Mineral Nutrition In Plants Question 165

Question: Which of the following does not require carrier molecule during transport through cell membranes

Options:

A) Diffusion

B) $ N{a^{+}} $ and $ {K^{+}} $ transport

C) Active transport of sugars and amino acids

D) None of the above

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Answer:

Correct Answer: A

Solution:

It is movement of solutes along the chemical potential or electrochemical potential gradient through the cell membranes without the membrane providing any special pathway or spending energy.