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Protein carriers are responsible for transporting molecules or ions across a membrane during the process of active transport.

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Cambridge IGCSE BiologyMovement into and out of cellsSupplement content

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This point belongs to Active transport, especially Active transport outcomes.
You need to be able to protein carriers are responsible for transporting molecules or ions across a membrane during the process of active transport.
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Protein carriers transport molecules or ions across a membrane during active transport, which requires energy.

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State the role of protein carriers in active transport.
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