Question

When does the transport rate reach maximum in facilitated diffusion?

Answer 1

Facilitated diffusion:

1. It is a selective process, only selective molecules and ions pass through it.
2. It allows the passive movement of molecules along the concentration gradient.
3. Substances having a hydrophilic moiety find it difficult to pass through the membrane.
4. This type of diffusion requires a medium such as carrier proteins.

Maximum transport rate: When all the protein transporters are consumed then it reached its maximum point.