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Which of the following transport mechanisms utilizes energy?

A. Osmosis
B. Endocytosis
C. Diffusion
D. Facilitated diffusion

User Rosi
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Answer: B

- - This is because Endocytosis is a transport mechanism that utilized energy.

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User Altandogan
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Answer: The correct answer is B) Endocytosis.

Endocytosis can be defined as the uptake of large molecules by a cell that requires energy of the cell. Therefore, it is an energy consuming process.

Example- Ingestion of bacteria by macrophages is an energy consumig process and described under endocytosis.

On the other hand, osmosis ( diffusion of water), diffusion, and facilitated diffusion ( requiring carrier proteins) are all passive phenomenon that do not require energy.

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