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In active transport, the affinity of the carrier protein for the molecule being transported is greater in which side of the membrane?

a) Cytoplasmic side.
b) Extracellular side.
c) Both sides equally.
d) It varies randomly.

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Final answer:

The affinity of the carrier protein for the molecule being transported is greater on the cytoplasmic side of the membrane.

Step-by-step explanation:

In active transport, the affinity of the carrier protein for the molecule being transported is greater on the cytoplasmic side of the membrane.

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