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kykrilka [37]
3 years ago
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How does simple diffusion differ from facilitated diffusion

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1 answer:
vovangra [49]3 years ago
5 0

Simple passive diffusion occurs when small molecules pass through the lipid bilayer of a cell membrane. Facilitated diffusion depends on carrier proteins imbedded in the membrane to allow specific substances to pass through, that might not be able to diffuse through the cell membrane.

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