Na⁺ and K⁺ Both Use ________ to Passively Diffuse Across

question 106

Multiple Choice

Na⁺ and K⁺ both use ________ to passively diffuse across the plasma membrane.

• A)facilitated diffusion
• B)exocytosis
• C)voltage-gated channels
• D)leak channels
• E)carrier-mediated transport

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