Ion Permeation Can Be Described as

question 11

Multiple Choice

Ion permeation can be described as

• A) simple diffusion of ions down their concentration gradient.
• B) active transport of ions against their concentration gradient.
• C) facilitated transport of ions against their concentration gradient.
• D) hopping or jumping of ions along electrostatic binding sites in the pore driven by the concentration gradient and the charge across the membrane.
• E) hopping or jumping of ions along electrostatic binding sites in the pore driven by the concentration gradient.

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