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What type of molecules move through the lipid bilayer membrane in simple diffusion?
In active transport, what type of transport is linked to the hydrolysis of ATP or a high energy molecule?
What drives secondary active transport across the membrane?
What is the main factor that determines the rate at which molecules diffuse across a membrane?
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Which molecule is more likely to undergo rapid diffusion across a membrane?
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What happens to the concentration of a diffusing substance on either side of the membrane after simple diffusion?
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What type of molecules is simple diffusion primarily feasible for?
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Which integral membrane proteins act as selective gates for certain molecules during facilitated diffusion?
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What type of flow from high to low concentration is thermodynamically favorable during simple diffusion?
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Which proteins assist in increasing the rate of transport via facilitated diffusion?
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What is the primary function of aquaporins in facilitated transport through pores?
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What structural feature in aquaporins prevents protons from entering the channel during water transport?
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