In the process of diffusion,in which direction do the molecules of a substance move?

  • A
    From a region of lower concentration to a region of higher concentration.
  • B
    From a region of higher concentration to a region of lower concentration.
  • C
    From a region of higher concentration to a region containing no molecules.
  • D
    From a region containing $ATP$ to a region of lower concentration.

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Consider the following statements and choose the correct answer:
$I.$ Carrier proteins are needed by both facilitated diffusion and active transport and are sensitive to inhibitors that react with protein side chains.
$II.$ Different types of proteins present in the membrane play a major role in both active as well as passive transport.
$III.$ The carrier proteins needed by facilitated and active transport are specific.
$IV.$ There is no need of energy to pump molecules against a concentration gradient in active transport.
$V.$ Transport rate reaches a saturation point when all the active proteins are used.

In which method of transport,does the plasma membrane not require a carrier molecule?

Identify $(i), (ii)$ and $(iii)$ based on the provided diagram of carrier proteins in a membrane.

Compare the following processes of transport and choose the correct option:
$S.no.$ Property Facilitated diffusion Active Transport Simple Diffusion
$I.$ Highly specific Yes Yes No
$II.$ Energy as $ATP$ No Yes No
$III.$ Saturation point reached when all carrier proteins are used Yes Yes No
$IV.$ Require transport proteins Yes Yes No

Which of the following processes is immediately affected by the loss of $ATP$?

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