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Which of these statements about the facilitated diffusion of glucose is true?
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Human Physiology
- Which observation would suggest that active transport, rather than passive diffusion, is responsible for moving a particular substance from the outside of a cell into a cell? a. a higher concentration of the substance outside the cell than inside the cell. b. a higher concentration of the substance inside the cell than outside the cell. c. a positive correlation between ATP breakdown and the amount of substance taken in. d. b and c are both correct.arrow_forwardGlucose is transported across the cell membrane of intestinal cells. The cells lining the small intestine, however, rapidly move large quantities of glucose from the glucose-rich food into their glucose-poor cytoplasm. Using this information, which transport mechanism is most probably functioning in the intestinal cells? A facilitated diffusion B simple diffusion C osmosis D concentration gradientarrow_forwardThe image illustrates passive and active transport across the cell membrane. (Use the diagram to answer questions A-C) A. 1. Which section shows active transport?2. Explain why or how can you tell?3. Does the cell expend energy in this transport?4. Why or why not? B. 1. Which section shows diffusion?2. What type of solute molecules may be moved by this type of transport? C. Which of these sections are considered passive transport? Explain.arrow_forward
- The image illustrates passive and active transport across the cell membrane. (Use the diagram to answer questions A-D) A. 1. Which section represents facilitated diffusion?2. Explain why or how can you tell?3. Does the cell expend energy in this transport?4. Why or why not?5. What type of solute molecules may be moved by this type of transport? B. 1. Which section shows active transport?2. Explain why or how can you tell?3. Does the cell expend energy in this transport?4. Why or why not? C. 1. Which section shows diffusion?2. What type of solute molecules may be moved by this type of transport? D. Which of these sections are considered passive transport? Explain.arrow_forwardChoose answer of the following Which of the following is incorrect regarding facilitated diffusion?a. It is a passive process.b. It allows the movement of molecules from areas of lowconcentration to areas of high concentration.c. It may use either channel or carrier proteins.d. It allows the rapid transport of glucose across the membrane.arrow_forwardAmong the membrane transporters, the channels require energy and therefore are involved in active transport. * D. Disagree, because channels are not proteins and therefore are not involved in active tranport. A. Agree, because channels are associated with H+-ATPase. B. Disagree, because the pumps are the ones involved in active transport. C. Agree, because channels are proteins involved in active transport.arrow_forward
- The cells lining the small intestine rapidly move large quantities of glucose from the glucose-rich food into their glucose-poor cytoplasm. Using this information which transport mechanism is most probably functioning in the intestinal cells? a) simple diffusion b) phagocytosis c) active transport pump d) exocytosis e) Facilitated diffusionarrow_forwardWhich of the following is incorrect regarding facilitated diffusion?a. It is a passive process.b. It allows the movement of molecules from areas of lowconcentration to areas of high concentration.c. It may use either channel or carrier proteins.d. It allows the rapid transport of glucose across the membrane.arrow_forwardWhich of these transport pathways require ATP? Select all that apply. A. Sodium-potassium pump B. Glucose transporter C. Osmotic diffusion D. Calcium pumparrow_forward
- Describe ONE modification that could happen to the phospholipids in a membrane that would increase the permeability of the membrane to small non-polar molecules such as oxygen gas. Explain why this modification would increase membrane permeability.arrow_forwardWhich type of transporter chemically alters glucose during passage across the membrane?. a. ABC transporter b. Glucose phosphotransferase system c. hexokinasearrow_forwardIn terms of their effect on the rate of diffusion, which of the following is the odd one out? a) decreasing the surface area of the membrane b) decreasing membrane permeability c) decreasing lipid solubility of the diffusing molecule d) decreasing the concentration gradient of the diffusing molecule e) decreasing the thickness of the membranearrow_forward