The main difference (s) between facilitated diffusion and active transport is (are)

A. facilitated diffusion moves substances down their concentration gradient and active transport moves them against their gradient.

B. facilitated diffusion does not rely on cellular energy and active transport does.

C. facilitated diffusion uses channel or carrier proteins and active transport does not.

D. A and B only

E. A, B, and C

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Biology

Hazel Fletcher

22 July, 05:20

The main difference (s) between facilitated diffusion and active transport is (are)

A. facilitated diffusion moves substances down their concentration gradient and active transport moves them against their gradient.

B. facilitated diffusion does not rely on cellular energy and active transport does.

C. facilitated diffusion uses channel or carrier proteins and active transport does not.

D. A and B only

E. A, B, and C

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Helen Craig · Answer 1

The main differences between facilitated diffusion and active transport is are facilitated diffusion moves substances down their concentration gradient and active transport moves them against their gradient and facilitated diffusion does not rely on cellular energy and active transport does. The correct option is option "D".