Active transport may be described as all of the following EXCEPT

a. is concerned with establishing the resting potential of a neuron.
b. counters the process of diffusion.
c. allows transport of atoms across the plasma membrane of the neuron against the
concentration gradient.
d. uses energy to power transport.
e. physically blocking transport.


E

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