Efflux Pumps

question 43

Multiple Choice

Efflux pumps

• A) allow nutrients into the cells through specialized channels in the bacteria's outer membrane.
• B) allow electrolytes into the cells through specialized channels in the bacteria's outer membrane.
• C) act as a semi-permeable membrane and maintain the cell's osmotic pressure.
• D) function as transporter proteins involved in the removal of toxic substances from the interior of the cell to the external environment.

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