A Group of Cells Was Treated with a Proteolytic (Protein-Digesting)enzyme

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Multiple Choice

A group of cells was treated with a proteolytic (protein-digesting) enzyme.Which of the following processes would be least affected by this treatment?

• A)use of carrier molecules in facilitated diffusion
• B)sodium-potassium exchange pump
• C)secondary active transport
• D)diffusion of lipid-soluble molecules through the plasma membrane
• E)diffusion of sodium through sodium membrane channels

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