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Facilitated Particles Proteins State Types Molecule Move Membrane

Facilitated diffusion is used for transporting larger molecules (e.g., glucose) via carrier proteins and charged or polar particles (e.g., ions) via channel proteins.

Facilitated diffusion transports larger molecules via carrier proteins and charged/polar particles like ions via channel proteins.

Front State which types of molecule can move across a membrane by facilitated diffusion.
Back Particles transported by facilitated diffusion:
  • Carrier proteins - 'large' molecules (eg. glucose)
  • Channel proteins - charged / polar particles (hydrophilic / water soluble) (eg. sodium ions)

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