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Facilitated diffusion occurs against the osmotic potential/concentration gradient and requires energy at the expense of the ATP hydrolysis. There are several way in which this diffusion could occur in the cells. The first one being the ion exchangers. The ion exchangers are coupled with ATPase activity and they exchange ion(s) across the membrane. The most classical example of ion exchanger is the Na+/K+ ion exchanger and Ca+ ATPase. Other way of the facilitated diffusion in the ion channel. These could be voltage gated channel that open in response to the change in the membrane potential and the other being ligand gated channel that operate under the effect of ligand binding.
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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.
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.
Is facilitated diffusion limited by osmotic pressure?
Yes, facilitated diffusion can be limited by osmotic pressure. Osmotic pressure can build up when there is a concentration gradient across a membrane and can affect the movement of molecules through facilitated diffusion by influencing the direction and rate of diffusion.
In what ways are active transport and facilitated diffusion similar?
Active transport and facilitated diffusion are similar in that they both involve the movement of molecules across a cell membrane, but they differ in that active transport requires energy input from the cell, while facilitated diffusion does not.
The process where a nonpolar molecule can just passively get across a membrane is called?
facilitated diffusion
When are transport proteins used?
During facilitated diffusion
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
Does facilitated diffusion require the use of energy?
Facilitated diffusion does not require the use of energy.
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.
What does a cell use during facilitated diffusion to help get substances in or out of the cell?
carrier protein
What are examples of facilitated diffuse?
Entry of CO2 in the leaves during photosynthesis and its exit during night. Absorption of water by root hairs is another example of facilitated diffusion.
What are the 3 types of diffusion?
simple diffusion, osmosis and facilitated diffusion.
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 is the use of carrier proteins for diffusion?
facilitated diffusion.
