Glucose is transported ______
A) through the basolateral membrane by cotransport with sodium
B) through the apical membrane by facilitated diffusion
C) through the basolateral membrane by facilitated diffusion
D) through the basolateral membrane by secondary active transport
Ans: C) through the basolateral membrane by facilitated diffusion
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