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Means of Transport
Question

Which of the following statement is incorrect for active transport?
I. Pumps are involved in this process.
II. Substances are moved against the concentration gradient.
III. Carrier proteins are very specific.
IV. Transport of substances is not affected by the presence of inhibitors.
 

Moderate
Solution

Carrier proteins used in active transport are very specific in what they carry across the membrane. These proteins are sensitive to inhibitors that react with protein side chains.

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