Movement of Molecules Down Their Concentration Gradient (I

question 5

Multiple Choice

Movement of molecules down their concentration gradient (i.e., from a region of high concentration to a region of low concentration) using protein carriers is called

• A) osmosis
• B) passive diffusion
• C) facilitated diffusion
• D) active transport

---

Definitions:

Net Operating Working Capital

A financial metric that calculates the difference between a company's operating current assets and its operating current liabilities.

Current Assets

Assets on a balance sheet expected to be converted into cash, sold, or consumed within one year or the business cycle, whichever is longer.

Current Liabilities

Current Liabilities are a company's debts or obligations that are due to be paid to creditors within one year, including accounts payable, short-term loans, and other short-term financial obligations.

Investor-Supplied Operating Assets

Assets provided by investors for the purpose of generating sales and profits for the business, such as plant, equipment, and inventory.