Facilitated Diffusion Differs from Ordinary Diffusion in That

question 109

Multiple Choice

Facilitated diffusion differs from ordinary diffusion in that

• A) facilitated diffusion never eliminates the concentration gradient.
• B) facilitated diffusion moves molecules from an area of higher concentration to lower concentration.
• C) facilitated diffusion consumes no ATP.
• D) the rate of molecular movement is not limited by the number of available carrier molecules.
• E) the rate of molecular movement is limited by the number of available carrier molecules.

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