Active Transport Involves All of the Following Except the

question 69

Multiple Choice

Active transport involves all of the following except the

• A)diffusion of solute through the lipid bilayer of a membrane.
• B)pumping of solutes across the membrane.
• C)hydrolysis of ATP.
• D)transport of solute against a concentration gradient.
• E)a specific transport protein in the membrane.

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Definitions:

Carbohydrate

Organic compounds, including sugars, starches, and cellulose, which serve as a major energy source for the body.

Lipid

A broad group of naturally occurring molecules including fats, oils, waxes, and certain vitamins, essential for energy storage and cell structure.

Nucleic Acid

Biomolecules essential to all known forms of life, including DNA and RNA, that carry genetic information necessary for growth, development, functioning, and reproduction.

Protein

Large biomolecules composed of amino acids, essential for various functions within organisms, including structural roles, enzymes, and cell signaling.