The mechanism in which the rate of the solute movements increases by interaction of transmembrane proteins is termed as?
A
Endocytosis
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B
Facilitated diffusion
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C
Simple diffusion
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D
Active transport
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Solution
The correct option is C Facilitated diffusion B. Facilitated diffusion
EXPLANATION: Facilitated diffusion is also known as passive-mediated transport. It is the process of spontaneous passive transport of molecules or ions across a biological membrane via specific transmembrane integral proteins.