Which statement describes a characteristic common to both active and passive transport

A. Both move solute molecules against a concentration gradient

B. Both need hormones or activator molecule to move molecules

C. Both require energy to move large molecule

D. Both use protein channels as passageways

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Jett Velazquez

Biology

14 August, 16:00

Which statement describes a characteristic common to both active and passive transport

A. Both move solute molecules against a concentration gradient

B. Both need hormones or activator molecule to move molecules

C. Both require energy to move large molecule

D. Both use protein channels as passageways

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Mason Kemp · Answer 1

D

Explanation:

The answer is D, both move materials down a concentration gradient. The other answers are incorrect because passive transport does not require energy (ATP), but does use proteins.

Which statement describes a characteristic common to both active and passive transportA. Both move solute molecules against a concentration gradientB. Both need hormones or activator molecule to move moleculesC. Both require energy to move large moleculeD. Both use protein channels as passageways