Channels form pores through which molecules of appropriate size and charge can cross a membrane, whereas carrier proteins
a. actively transport molecules.
b. selectively bind the molecule to be transported, change configuration, and release it on the other side.
c. require ATP.
d. transport a molecule against its concentration gradient.
Ans: b. selectively bind the molecule to be transported, change configuration, and release it on the other side.
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