Biology for IGCSE & O level - Movement Into And Out Of Cells (Section 2 - No. 13)

What is the role of carrier proteins in active transport?
To provide energy for the transport process.
To create a concentration gradient.
To bind to the transported molecules and facilitate their passage across the membrane.
To break down the transported molecules.

Explanation

Carrier proteins facilitate the movement of molecules across the cell membrane by binding to them and changing their shape.

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