Sodium Ions Are Moving with Their Concentration Gradient with the Use

question 115

Multiple Choice

Sodium ions are moving with their concentration gradient with the use of a protein channel across a plasma membrane. Determine the type of membrane transport used to transport these sodium ions.

• A) facilitated diffusion
• B) simple diffusion
• C) primary active transport
• D) osmosis

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