How Does Facilitated Diffusion Differ from Simple Diffusion

question 56

Multiple Choice

How does facilitated diffusion differ from simple diffusion?

• A) Facilitated diffusion expends no ATP.
• B) Facilitated diffusion moves molecules from an area of higher concentration to lower concentration.
• C) The rate of solute transport cannot increase indefinitely in facilitated diffusion.
• D) The concentration gradient is never eliminated in facilitated diffusion.
• E) Facilitated diffusion is independent of carrier molecules.

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