Active Transport May Be Described as All of the Following

question 115

Multiple Choice

Active transport may be described as all of the following EXCEPT

• A) is concerned with establishing the resting potential of a neuron.
• B) counters the process of diffusion.
• C) allows transport of atoms across the plasma membrane of the neuron against the concentration gradient.
• D) uses energy to power transport.
• E) physically blocking transport.

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