The movement of a substance across the membrane independent of another substance iscalled
A
Symport
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B
Cotransport
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C
Antiport
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D
Uniport
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Solution
The correct option is D
Uniport
Uniport involves the transport of only one type of substance across the membrane by a carrier. Symport and antiport are types of cotransport where the transport of two substances is involved.