Peptides and Small Proteins Are Generally Too Large to Be

question 72

Multiple Choice

Peptides and small proteins are generally too large to be transported into cells using transport proteins or by moving through pores. The macromolecules are brought into the cell using

• A) diffusion.
• B) exocytosis.
• C) gated channels.
• D) endocytosis.
• E) open channels.

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