Passive membrane transport processes include ________.

A) movement of a substance down its concentration gradient
B) movement of water from an area of low concentration to an area of high concentration
C) consumption of ATP
D) the use of transport proteins when moving substances from areas of low to high concentration


A) movement of a substance down its concentration gradient

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