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The consequence of unidirectional flow through aquaporin water channels. Water molecules (●) pass through the channels, leaving ions (○) behind. This movement creates lower water concentration on the upstream side of the membrane, generating osmotic pressure opposite the direction of flow. Without a means of selectively moving ions across lens membranes, unidirectional flow through aquaporin channels is not possible.
