Biochemistry: The Molecular Basis of Life
Biochemistry: The Molecular Basis of Life
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ISBN: 9780190209896
Author: Trudy McKee, James R. McKee
Publisher: Oxford University Press
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The description of facilitated diffusion by giving a specific example.

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Molecules frequently move between different mediums, which depends on their concentration gradient and the barrier. Facilitated diffusion is the process by which the molecules movethrough a region of high concentration to one of a low concentration with the help of special channels in order to acquire equal concentration on both the sides.

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