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(A) Active transport is carried out by membrane proteins. These proteins are highly specific and require energy in the form of $ATP$. Because the numb

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When all protein transporters are being used.

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(A) Active transport is carried out by membrane proteins. These proteins are highly specific and require energy in the form of $ATP$. Because the number of protein transporters in the cell membrane is limited,the rate of transport increases with an increase in the concentration of the substance until all the protein transporters are fully occupied or saturated. Once all transporters are in use,the rate of transport reaches its maximum and cannot increase further,even if the concentration of the substance is increased.

Property	Simple Diffusion	Facilitated Transport	Active Transport
Transport Saturation	$P$	Yes	Yes
Uphill Transport	No	No	$Q$
Requirement of Energy	No	$R$	Yes

When does the rate of active transport reach its maximum?

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Which of the following statements is incorrect regarding facilitated diffusion?

Choose the correct option for $P, Q$ and $R$.
Property Simple Diffusion Facilitated Transport Active Transport
Transport Saturation $P$ Yes Yes
Uphill Transport No No $Q$
Requirement of Energy No $R$ Yes

$P, Q$ and $R$ respectively are:

Compare various transport processes.

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Which of the following processes does not occur against the concentration gradient?

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