Contrast the processes of facilitated diffusion and active transport. (3 marks)

Key Points: 1) Active transport requires energy in the form of ATP whereas facilitated diffusion does not require energy; it is a passive process 2) Active transport can move molecules against their concentration gradient whereas facilitated diffusion is where molecules move down their concentration gradient 3) Active transport uses carrier proteins whereas facilitated diffusion can use channel or carrier proteins

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