Which of the following is an example of passive transport?

Question 33 options:

endocytosis

exocytosis

facilitated diffusion

Na+/K + ATPase pump

facilitated diffusion

Explanation:

Facilitated diffusion is the process of movement of molecules or ions across a biological membrane via specific transmembrane integral proteins. Carrier proteins and channel proteins are involved in facilitated diffusion. The movement of molecules and ions in passive transport occurs due to a concentration gradient.