You discover a new transport system used by a newly discovered bacterial species. The sugars that are transported using this system are phosphorylated as they enter the bacterial cell. You would describe this transport system as a(n) ________.

A. facillitated diffusion
B. passive diffusion
C. micronutrient regulator
D. group translocation


Answer: D

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