Below is an image of molecules moving through a membrane. Which statement below best identifies this form of cellular transport? Responses A Facilitated diffusion, because energy is not being used as a channel protein allows molecules to move with the concentration gradient.Facilitated diffusion, because energy is not being used as a channel protein allows molecules to move with the concentration gradient. B Active transport, because energy is being used to move molecules against the concentration gradient.Active transport, because energy is being used to move molecules against the concentration gradient. C Osmosis, because energy is not being used to move water molecules with the concentration gradient.Osmosis, because energy is not being used to move water molecules with the concentration gradient. D Endocytosis, because a vesicle is being formed to bring molecules from outside the cell into the cell.Endocytosis, because a vesicle is being formed to bring molecules from outside the cell into the cell.

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Based on the descriptions provided, the best identification of the form of cellular transport would depend on the specific details in the image you mentioned. However, I can help clarify the certain options:

  • A Facilitated diffusion: This occurs when a channel protein helps move substances across a membrane along their concentration gradient without the use of energy.

  • B Active transport: This requires energy (often from ATP) to move molecules against their concentration gradient.

  • C Osmosis: This is specifically the movement of water across a semipermeable membrane, also without the use of energy and usually following the concentration gradient of water or solutes.

  • D Endocytosis: This process involves the cell membrane engulfing substances to bring them into the cell, forming a vesicle, and it typically requires energy.

To choose the correct answer, you would need to identify if the molecules are moving with or against the concentration gradient, whether water is being transported, or if a vesicle is being formed.

If you're seeing channel proteins facilitating the movement of molecules down their concentration gradient, option A would be correct. If energy is used to move them against the gradient, choose B. If it's specifically about water, then C is the answer. If molecules are being engulfed into the cell forming a vesicle, then D is correct.

Please feel free to ask for further clarification based on specific details from the image!