The Movement of Glucose into the Cell, Against Its Concentration

question 33

Essay

The movement of glucose into the cell, against its concentration gradient, can be powered by the co-transport of Na⁺ into the cell.Explain the thermodynamic factors governing this transporter.Under what conditions would transport of glucose slow or come to a halt?

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