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Q. Some of the amino acids that are not synthesised by cells are imported into the cells from outside.
Through which process do amino acids enter cells?
(A) Osmosis
(B) Endocytosis
(C) Active transport
(D) Facilitated diffusion

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The answer to the question is (D). The amino acids enter the cell through the process of facilitated diffusion.It allows the movements of amino acids by specific carrier proteins present on the membrane.
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Solve this: Q. Some of the amino acids that are not synthesised by cells are imported into the cells from outside. Through which process do amino acids enter cells? (A) Osmosis (B) Endocytosis (C) Active transport (D) Facilitated diffusion

Dear student, The answer to the question is (D). The amino acids enter the cell through the process of facilitated diffusion.It allows the movements of amino acids by specific carrier proteins present on the membrane. Regards

Solve this:
Q. Some of the amino acids that are not synthesised by cells are imported into the cells from outside.
Through which process do amino acids enter cells?
(A) Osmosis
(B) Endocytosis
(C) Active transport
(D) Facilitated diffusion

Dear student,
The answer to the question is (D). The amino acids enter the cell through the process of facilitated diffusion.It allows the movements of amino acids by specific carrier proteins present on the membrane.
Regards