AP BIOLOGY

Detailed explanation-1: -However, facilitated diffusion differs from passive diffusion in that the transported molecules do not dissolve in the phospholipid bilayer. Instead, their passage is mediated by proteins that enable the transported molecules to cross the membrane without directly interacting with its hydrophobic interior.

Detailed explanation-2: -Facilitated diffusion is the diffusion of solutes through transport proteins in the plasma membrane. Facilitated diffusion is a type of passive transport.

Detailed explanation-3: -Transport of Substances Through Cell Membranes Facilitated diffusion is also calledcarrier-mediated diffusion because a substance transported in this manner diffuses through the membrane with the help of a specific carrier protein. That is, the carrierfacilitates diffusion of the substance to the other side.

Detailed explanation-4: -Facilitated diffusion requires membrane proteins to transport biological molecules. Simple diffusion is one that occurs unassisted by membrane proteins. Since membrane proteins are needed for transport in facilitated diffusion, the effect of temperature is often more pronounced than in simple diffusion.

Detailed explanation-5: -In facilitated transport, membrane proteins assist the diffusion of materials through the cell membrane. The protein binds the molecule being transported on the surface of the membrane, then passes it to interior proteins that typically form a channel or pore in the membrane.