NEET Biology question

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Which statement can be shared by facilitated diffusion and active transport?

(A)Both need carrier transporters, which are sensitive to inhibitors that react with protein side chainsCorrect
(B)Energy is required by both the processes
(C)No energy expenditure occurs in either process
(D)Both use carbohydrates to move molecules across the membrane

Answer: (A)

Solution

Facilitated diffusion is passive while active transport requires ATP, so statements (b) and (c) cannot apply to both; both processes, however, rely on specific

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