Lactose transport by membrane proteins occurs under conditions in which the concentration of lactose inside the cell is higher than the concentration outside the cell. What type of transport is used to move lactose into the cell?

a. Simple diffusion
b. Active transport
c. Osmosis
d. Facilitated diffusion


Ans: b. Active transport

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