An Ionophore is a Substance That

Question

An ionophore is a substance that
A) Increases the permeability of a membrane to glucose
B) Separates proteins on the basis of their charge and size
C) Carries water across membranes
D) Increases the permeability of a membrane to ions
E) Enlarges the size of water pores

Accepted Answer

Ionophores are compounds that facilitate the transport of ions across the lipid membranes of cells, thereby increasing the membrane's permeability to specific ions.