Which of the following is a difference between active and passive transport mechanisms?

A) Unlike active transport mechanisms, passive transport mechanisms do not require adenosine triphosphate.
B) Unlike passive transport mechanisms, active transport mechanisms are used to maintain homeostasis.
C) Unlike active transport mechanisms, passive transport mechanisms enable transport using a carrier protein.
D) Unlike passive transport mechanisms, active transport mechanisms facilitate the movement of nutrients into the enterocytes.


A

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