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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.

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What is a protein moves molecules across a membrane?

Facilitated diffusion moves molecules through cell membranes passively.


Is facilitated diffusion active?

No. Facilitated diffusion is a type of passive transport.


Facilitated diffusion required what?

Facilitated diffusion requires membrane proteins


What is the difference between diffusion and facilitate diffusion?

The difference between diffusion and facilitated diffusion is that facilitated diffusion is that the molecules pass through special protein channels.


Does glucose enters a cell most rapidly by facilitated diffusion?

No, glucose enters a cell most rapidly through facilitated diffusion with the help of glucose transporters, such as GLUT proteins. Facilitated diffusion allows glucose to move down its concentration gradient into the cell without requiring energy.


How much ATP does the Facilitated diffusion cost the cell?

Facilitated diffusion is an inactive mode.So no ATP cost.


What are the 3 types of diffusion?

simple diffusion, osmosis and facilitated diffusion.


What is the use of carrier proteins for diffusion?

facilitated diffusion.


Diffusion requires what?

Facilitated diffusion requires membrane proteins


Do cells gain and then use energy through facilitated diffusion?

Cells do not gain energy through facilitated diffusion. Facilitated diffusion is a passive process in which molecules move across the cell membrane from an area of higher concentration to lower concentration with the help of transport proteins, without the need for energy input. Cells use energy through other processes such as active transport and cellular respiration to maintain their functions.


Is this true that Facilitated diffusion would be used on large molecules?

its false, facilitated diffusion would be used on small molecules


Diffusion with a channel protein?

Channel proteins facilitate the passive movement of molecules down their concentration gradient. They form channels across the cell membrane, allowing specific molecules to move in and out of the cell without requiring energy input. This process is known as facilitated diffusion.