What characteristic do simple diffusion and facilitated diffusion share?

A. Both require cellular energy for the transport of substances.
B. Both move a substance from a region of higher concentration to one of lower concentration without using cellular energy.
C. Both move water across a semipermeable membrane.
D. Both require a special carrier molecule to move substances across the membrane.


Answer: B

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