Each of the Following Is a Characteristic of Active Transport

question 17

Multiple Choice

Each of the following is a characteristic of active transport mechanisms except

• A)sensitivity to inhibitors such as proton pump inhibitors.
• B)nondirectionality for moving a solute in either direction across a membrane depending on the solute concentration gradient.
• C)coupling transport of a solute down its concentration with transport of another solute up its concentration gradient via a symport or antiport mechanism..
• D)moving solutes away from equilibrium across a membrane.
• E)coupling a thermodynamically unfavorable (endergonic)process with a favorable (exergonic)process.

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Definitions:

Secretory

Pertaining to or involving the secretion of substances, especially glands producing and releasing substances.

Endometriosis

A condition where tissue similar to the lining inside the uterus grows outside the uterus, causing pain and possibly fertility issues.

Dysmenorrhea

Painful menstruation, which can involve abdominal cramps during a period.

Menarche

The occurrence of the first menstrual cycle in adolescent females, a significant milestone in female puberty.