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Is GLUT4 active transport?


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GLUT4 transport:

  1. Active transport moves materials from lower to higher concentration, while passive transport moves materials from higher to lower.
  2. Active transport requires energy for the movement of molecules whereas passive transport does not require energy for the movement of molecules.
  3. GLUT4 is a glucose transporter that moves glucose along a concentration gradient in a passive manner.
  4. It is a glucose transporter that is found in adipose tissues, skeletal muscles, and cardiac muscles.
  5. It allows glucose to diffuse more easily through cell membranes into muscle and fat cells.

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