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(A) Facilitated diffusion is a type of passive transport where molecules move across a membrane with the help of transport proteins. $1$. It occurs al

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Facilitated diffusion occurs for lipid-soluble molecules.

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(A) Facilitated diffusion is a type of passive transport where molecules move across a membrane with the help of transport proteins. $1$. It occurs along the concentration gradient (from high to low concentration). $2$. It does not require metabolic energy $(ATP)$. $3$. It is highly selective and sensitive to inhibitors. $4$. It is specifically required for hydrophilic (water-soluble) molecules that cannot pass through the lipid bilayer. Therefore,the statement that facilitated diffusion occurs for lipid-soluble molecules is incorrect,as lipid-soluble molecules can easily pass through the lipid bilayer via simple diffusion.

Column-$I$	Column-$II$
$(a)$ Passive transport	$(p)$ Movement from higher concentration to lower concentration, no energy required
$(b)$ Active transport	$(q)$ Movement along the concentration gradient, requiring carrier proteins
$(c)$ Facilitated diffusion	$(r)$ Movement against the concentration gradient, requiring energy
$(d)$ Osmosis	$(s)$ Diffusion of solvent molecules across a semi-permeable membrane

Which of the following statements is incorrect regarding facilitated diffusion?

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Identify the following process and choose the correct option.

$A-$ In an antiport,both molecules move in opposite directions.
$R -$ In symport,only one molecule crosses the membrane in the same direction.

Transport against the concentration gradient is known as:

Give the definition of diffusion and write its properties.

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