what is facilitated diffusion?

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what is facilitated diffusion?

2007-12-19 13:27:51 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Science & Mathematics ➔ Biology

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Facilitated diffusion (or facilitated transport) is a process of diffusion, a form of passive transport facilitated by transport proteins. The facilitated diffusion may occur either across biological membranes or through aqueous compartments of an organism.

2007-12-19 13:31:39 · answer #1 · answered by OKIM IM 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋

and to add to what the gentleman above me said -

facilitated diffusion requires ATP (adenosine triphosphate).

passive transport requires no ATP

2007-12-19 14:19:31 · answer #2 · answered by brewster 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋