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Cell: The Unit of Life: Membrane Transport MCQ

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Membrane TransportMediumQuestion 8012

Question

Diffusion differs from active transport because diffusion:
  1. A
    Occurs down a concentration gradient without metabolic energy
    Correct
  2. B
    Always uses carrier proteins and ATP
  3. C
    Moves only water molecules
  4. D
    Occurs only in dead cells

Correct answer

Occurs down a concentration gradient without metabolic energy

Explanation

Diffusion is a passive process. Active transport requires energy to move substances against a gradient.

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