Multiple choice

Proteins in the membrane are responsible for active transport. Which of the following is not a characteristic of active transport?

  1. It requires special membrane proteins.

  2. It is highly selective.

  3. It is liable to saturate.

  4. It is under hormonal regulations.

  5. It does not require ATP energy.
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D Correct answer
Explanation

This is the correct option as this is not a characteristic of active transport. It requires ATP energy.

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