Definition of Facilitated diffusion from the PharmacyDictionary.in

Facilitated diffusion

Synonyms or meaning of Facilitated diffusion

The movement of molecules across a membrane barrier where a carrier protein is required. The movement is from a region of higher concentration to a region of lower concentration, driven by the concentration gradient. No other energy input is required beyond that necessary for normal cellular function.

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