What are the differences between facilitated diffusion and active transport?

Facilitated diffusion doesn't require ATP whereas active transport does. This is because active transport involves the movement of particles against its concentration gradient, whereas facilitated diffusion involves the movement of particles down the concentration gradient. Active transport uses carrier proteins, whereas facilitated diffusion uses both carrier proteins and channel proteins. 

UT

Related Biology A Level answers

All answers ▸

How did Meselson and Stahl provide evidence for semi-conservative replication?


How is a specific protein formed from DNA?


Outline the reasons why insects and other animals need well-developed transport systems (3 marks)


Two species of frogs, each found on one of two neighbouring islands yet with the same genus, are identified. Scientists believe that the two species originated from a common ancestor. Explain how these species could have evolved.