Facilitated diffusion moves substances across a membrane from high to low concentration using protein channels.
Facilitated diffusion involves the movement of substances across a membrane from high to low concentration with the help of protein channels.
| Front | Facilitated Diffusion |
|---|---|
| Back | Movement from high to low through membrane - tunnel or special protein channel required ex) Calcium diffuses through ion channels in axon membrane |
Tags: chapter_05, diffusion, passive_transport
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