Glucose Is a Polar Molecule That Requires a Carrier Protein

question 25

Multiple Choice

Glucose is a polar molecule that requires a carrier protein in order to diffuse through the plasma membrane's nonpolar barrier. Diffusion of substances that require carrier proteins is known as ____________.

• A) active transport
• B) transcytosis
• C) facilitated diffusion
• D) reverse osmosis
• E) endocytosis

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