Glucose is a large molecule that cannot penetrate the phospholipid bilayer of cells. Instead, glucose enters most cells through special carrier proteins embedded in the plasma membrane. In doing so, glucose moves from an area of high concentration to an area of low concentration. Based on this information, which term best describes the uptake of glucose by cells?

Question 2 options:

A)
Facilitated diffusion

B)
Active transport

C)
Glycolysis

D)
Osmosis

Question

Glucose is a large molecule that cannot penetrate the phospholipid bilayer of cells. Instead, glucose enters most cells through special carrier proteins embedded in the plasma membrane.  In doing so, glucose moves from an area of high concentration to an area of low concentration.  Based on this information, which term best describes the uptake of glucose by cells? 

Question 2 options:
	
A) 	
Facilitated diffusion

	
B) 	
Active transport

	
C) 	
Glycolysis

	
D) 	
Osmosis

lichking · Answer

A