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because those that can't get through the membrane by themselves can get help. transport proteins give them a ride through the membrane. different transport proteins make it easier for certain molecules to get through the membrane without cell using energy

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Energy actually isn't at all needed for facilitated diffusion. It is done with absolutely no cellular energy.

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When the molecules are insoluble.

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it isnt imortant

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Facilitated diffusion required what?

Facilitated diffusion requires membrane proteins


Is osmosis an example of facilitated diffusion or active transport?

No. Facilitated diffusion is an example of passive transport because it does not require the cell to expend energy.


A type of transport in which water moves across a membrane and down its concentration gradient is?

"Active Transport" is the answer given but if it is the passive movement then no energy is required so isn't it facilitated diffusion?


What requires no energy from the cell?

facilitated diffusion


Does the facilitated diffusion not require the cell to use energy?

It does not require the use of the cells energy.


Do cells gain and then use energy through facilitated diffusion?

Cells do not gain (or use) energy through facilitated diffusion.


What process requires energy from the cell?

facilitated diffusion


How is facilitated diffusion diferant froma an active transport?

Facilitated diffusion is a type of passive transport which does not require the cell to expend energy.


Facilitated diffusion sentence?

Facilitated diffusion is a type of diffusion specifically for larger molecules, to help them cross a selectively permeable membrane with the help of integral proteins that act as carriers. Facilitated diffusion is a passive process, i.e. it does not need energy/ATP.


How is active transport different than simple and facilitated diffusion?

simple and facilitated diffusion don't require energy and are forms of passive transport. Active transport requires energy


Does a cell need energy for facilitated diffusion?

beceause it just does


Which process requires no energy from the cell?

Facilitated diffusion.