Which among the following is a wrong statement?

Active transport proteins are sensitive to inhibitors

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Active transport proteins are not under hormonal regulation

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Porins are proteins that form pores in the outer membrane of plastids and mitochondria, allowing molecules up to the size of small proteins.

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In an antiport two types of molecules cross the membrane in opposite directions.

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Solution

The correct option is B Active transport proteins are not under hormonal regulation
Phytohormones play a very important role in active transport.

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Consider the following statements and choose the correct answer.

I. Carrier proteins are needed by both facilitated diffusion and active transport and are sensitive to inhibitors that react with the protein.

II. Different types of proteins present in the membrane play a major role in both active as well as passive transport.

III. The carrier proteins needed by facilitated and active transport are specific.

IV. There is no need of energy to pump molecule against a concentration gradient in active transport.

V. Transport rate reaches the saturation point when all the active proteins are used.

Some carrier proteins allow two types of molecules to cross the membrane in the same direction. This type of transport is called

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