In this type of transport process, a solute (e.g. glucose) binds to a specific carrier protein on one side of the membrane
This binding induces a conformational change in the carrier protein that results in the solute moving down its concentration gradient to the other side of the membrane.
a) osmosis
b) active transport
c) secondary active transport
d) facilitated diffusion
e) endocytosis
Answer: d
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