the point of facilitated diffusion is to help move sugars and amino acids through the cell membrane
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Facilitated diffusion helps molecules move across cell membranes by utilizing specific carrier proteins. It does not require energy input, as molecules move down their concentration gradient. This process is crucial for transporting larger molecules like glucose and ions across cell membranes.
Facilitated diffusion moves molecules through cell membranes passively.
facilitated diffusion
Facilitated diffusion is a type of passive transport which does not require the cell to expend energy.
Aquaporins are involved in osmosis by facilitating the movement of water molecules across cell membranes. They do not participate in facilitated diffusion, which involves the transport of solutes across membranes with the help of carrier proteins.
Simple diffusion