In This Type of Transport Process,a Solute (E

question 18

Multiple Choice

In this type of transport process,a solute (e.g.glucose) binds to a specific carrier protein on one side of the membrane.This binding induces a conformational change in the carrier protein that results in the solute moving down its concentration gradient to the other side of the membrane.

• A)osmosis
• B)active transport
• C)secondary active transport
• D)facilitated diffusion
• E)endocytosis

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