Which of the following is true for both active transport and facilitated diffusion?
- AThey are highly selective and allow cells to select substances for uptake.
- BThey are sensitive to inhibitors that react with protein side chains.
- CThey show saturation of transport.
- DAll of the above.
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| $IV.$ | Require transport proteins | Yes | Yes | No |
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