What transport process can create a concentration gradient for sodium across the plasma membrane?

a. osmosis
b. phagocytosis
c. facilitated diffusion
d. active transport
e. passive diffusion


Ans: d. active transport

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Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)

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