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A type of transport protein that is an open passageway for the facilitated diffusion of ions or molecules across a membrane.

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A gated channel protein is a transport protein that opens a "gate," allowing a molecule to pass through the membrane. Gated channels have a binding site that is specific for a given molecule or ion.

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