JIPMER Jipmer Medical Solved Paper-2015

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    What is correct about the movement of substance across the membrane in facilitated diffusion?

    A)  It is an active transport

    B)  It doesnt cause transport of molecules from low concentration to high concentration

    C)  It is insensitive to inhibitors

    D)  It is a very specific transport

    Correct Answer: D

    Solution :

    In facilitated diffusion special proteins help move substances across membranes along the concentration gradient without expenditure of ATP energy. Facilitated diffusion is very specific, it allows cell to select substances for uptake. It is sensitive to inhibitors which react with protein side chains.


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