The Force Driving Simple Diffusion Is ________, While the Energy

question 44

Multiple Choice

The force driving simple diffusion is ________, while the energy source for active transport is ________.

• A) a concentration gradient; ADP
• B) a concentration gradient; ATP hydrolysis
• C) transmembrane pumps; an electrochemical gradient
• D) phosphorylated carrier proteins; ATP

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