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Many molecules can move briefly across the membrane without any requirement of energy and special membrane proteins. This is called _______.

A

active transport

B

passive transport

C

facilitated diffusion

D

All of these

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The correct Answer is:
B
Passive transport is movement of molecules across the membrane without any requirement of energy and special membrane protein to facilitate the movement.
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