Which Term Best Describes the Movement of NH₄⁺ Ions into a Cell

question 74

Multiple Choice

Which term best describes the movement of NH₄⁺ ions into a cell down an electrochemical gradient?

• A)a symport
• B)passive diffusion
• C)facilitated diffusion
• D)active transport

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