What does the term “carrier-mediated transport” typically refer to in cell physiology?
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Correct answer: Membrane proteins bind and carry specific solutes across the membrane
Carrier-mediated transport involves specific transmembrane proteins (carriers) that bind particular solutes and undergo conformational changes to move them across the membrane, either passively (facilitated diffusion) or actively.
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