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diffusion- passive transport in cells where molecules move from an area where there are more molecules to an area of fewer molecules.
The process by which molecules such as glucose are moved into cells along their concentration gradient with the help of membrane bound carrier proteins is called facilitated diffusion. Facilitated transport is passive and does not directly require chemical energy from ATP.
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Electrons transfer energy from glucose to other molecules during redox reactions in cells.
the receptors on the protein carrier recognise glucose allowing it to enter the cell :)
Some examples of nutrients that require only passive transport through cells would be small molecules of glucose, oxygen, amino acids, carbon dioxide, and water.
diffusion- passive transport in cells where molecules move from an area where there are more molecules to an area of fewer molecules.
Glucose can move into cells by active or passive transport, in both cases membrane-spanning proteins are required. Active transport (SGLT) uses the concentration gradient of Sodium ions to move glucose against its concentration gradient. Passive transporters (GLUT) are only effective if the concentration of glucose in the cell is lower than outside the cell.
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The process by which molecules such as glucose are moved into cells along their concentration gradient with the help of membrane bound carrier proteins is called facilitated diffusion. Facilitated transport is passive and does not directly require chemical energy from ATP.
Electrons transfer energy from glucose to other molecules during redox reactions in cells.
Electrons transfer energy from glucose to other molecules during redox reactions in cells.
GLUT transporters allow glucose to move down its concentration gradient in the capillaries to the cells where it is needed.
Cells are larger than molecules. Cells normally have molecules inside them and constantly passing through their membranes. Cells normally contain water molecules along with glucose and other molecules.
Electrons transfer energy from glucose to other molecules during redox reactions in cells.
Muscle cells do not directly use maltose as an energy source. Maltose is a disaccharide composed of two glucose molecules linked together. Muscle cells break down maltose into its constituent glucose molecules with the help of the enzyme maltase. These glucose molecules are then used by muscle cells for energy production through processes like glycolysis and cellular respiration.
There are glucose transport proteins. Since there are fewer glucose particles in the cell (when compared to the fluid outside of cells), it is passive transport, which occurs naturally. The transport protein is necessary for the glucose to pass through the cell membrane.