why-is-facilitated-diffusion-an-effective-mechanism-for-glucose-transport-from-i

Question

Why is facilitated diffusion an effective mechanism for glucose transport from intestinal epithelial cells into the bloodstream?

Accepted Answer

Because it allows glucose to move down its concentration gradient without energy input.

Answer

Because it uses ATP to actively transport glucose.

Answer

Because it involves the fusion of cellular membranes.

Answer

Because it requires energy input to move glucose against its concentration gradient.