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Plasma membrane — substances that aid transport

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Plasma membranes contain what structures that help move certain substances in and out of the cell?

Correct Answer

carrier molecules

Explanation

Plasma membranes contain carrier molecules (also called transport proteins) embedded in the membrane that help move certain substances in and out of the cell. These are used in both facilitated diffusion (passive) and active transport (energy-requiring) to move molecules that cannot cross the membrane on their own.

Reference

Biology: A Self-Teaching Guide


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