Alexis is using models of the cell membrane to compare the types of cellular transport. One model shows a molecule entering through a protein pump. Which ope of cell transport is
being modeled?
A
diffusion because protein pumps are needed to move substances from a higher
concentration to a lower concentration
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endocytosis, because protein pumps transport substances that are too large to
pass through the cell membrane
active transport, because protein pumps are needed to move substances against a
concentration difference
D
osmosis, because protein pumps allow water to cross the cell membrane

C. active transport, because protein pumps are needed to move substances against a concentration difference

Explanation:

There are two major types of transport in living cells namely: passive transport and active transport. The passive transport moves molecules down a concentration gradient and hence, do not need energy (ATP) to occur. However, on the other hand, ACTIVE TRANSPORT moves substances against their concentration gradient, thus, require energy input.

Active transport makes use of PROTEIN PUMPS to achieve this process. Hence, in this case where Alexis is using models of the cell membrane to compare the types of cellular transport. The model that shows a molecule entering through a protein pump is modelling ACTIVE TRANSPORT.