what is the difference between porins and aquaporins? plz explain properly the difference in function too.

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what is the difference between porins and aquaporins? plz
explain properly the difference in function too
thank u

Sarina Biswas · Accepted Answer

Porins

Aquaporins

Any of
a class of proteins whose molecules can form channels through
cellular membranes

Aquaporins
are proteins embedded in the cell membrane that regulate the flow
of water

These
are known as beta barrel protein

They
are â€œthe plumbing system for cells
â€

They
act as a pore through which molecules can diffuse

Aquaporins
are integral membrane proteins

They
allow passive diffusion of small metabolites like sugars, ions, and
amino acids

Aquaporins
selectively conduct water molecules in and out of the cell, while
preventing the passage of ions and other solutes

They
are present in the outer membrane of Gram-negative bacteria and
some Gram-positive bacteria, mitochondria and the
chloroplast

They
are present in cell membrane of plants and animals

Porins	Aquaporins
Any of a class of proteins whose molecules can form channels through cellular membranes.	Aquaporins are proteins embedded in the cell membrane that regulate the flow of water.
These are known as beta barrel protein.	They are “the plumbing system for cells.”
They act as a pore through which molecules can diffuse	Aquaporins are integral membrane proteins.
They allow passive diffusion of small metabolites like sugars, ions, and amino acids.	Aquaporins selectively conduct water molecules in and out of the cell, while preventing the passage of ions and other solutes.
They are present in the outer membrane of Gram-negative bacteria and some Gram-positive bacteria, mitochondria and the chloroplast.	They are present in cell membrane of plants and animals.

what is the difference between porins and aquaporins? plz explain properly the difference in function too. thank u