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Active and passive transports across cel...

Active and passive transports across cell membrane differ in

A

passive transport is nonselective

B

passive transport is along the concentration gradient while active transport is due to metabolic energy

C

active transport is more rapid

D

passive transport is confined to anions while active transport is confined to cations

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