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Facilitated diffusion and active transport both are affected by inhibitors those react with protein side chain of transporters.

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**Step-by-Step Solution:** 1. **Understanding Transport Mechanisms:** - There are three main types of transport mechanisms in biological systems: diffusion, facilitated diffusion, and active transport. - Diffusion occurs naturally and does not require energy or a living system, while facilitated diffusion and active transport require specific proteins and energy, respectively. 2. **Facilitated Diffusion:** - Facilitated diffusion is a passive transport mechanism that uses protein channels or carriers to help move substances across the cell membrane. - This process does not require energy as it relies on the concentration gradient. 3. **Active Transport:** - Active transport, on the other hand, is an energy-dependent process that moves substances against their concentration gradient. - This process is mediated by specific transport proteins, such as sodium-potassium pumps, which require ATP to function. 4. **Role of Inhibitors:** - Inhibitors can affect both facilitated diffusion and active transport by interacting with the transport proteins. - These inhibitors often act as protein poisons that can denature the proteins, disrupting their function. 5. **Mechanism of Inhibition:** - The inhibitors react with the side chains of amino acids in the protein structure of transporters. - This reaction can lead to a loss of function of the transport proteins, thereby reducing the rate of transport across the membrane. 6. **Conclusion:** - Therefore, both facilitated diffusion and active transport are indeed affected by inhibitors that react with the protein side chains of transporters, leading to decreased transport efficiency.
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