The movement of substances from lower to higher concentration across a semipermeable membrane that must have a specific protein carrier and cell expenditure of energy is called

A. endocytosis.
B. diffusion.
C. osmosis.
D. active transport.
E. facilitated diffusion.


Answer: D

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