For the following situations, name which specific type of transport would be used. We discussed 6 specific types of

cell transport. DO NOT JUST WRITE ACTIVE OR PASSIVE.



a. Transporting O2 and CO2.
b.) Transporting glucose.
c.) When a white blood cell captures bacteria.
d.) Transporting water

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Here are the specific types of transport for each situation:

a. Facilitated Diffusion - Transporting O2 and CO2 occurs through facilitated diffusion, where these gases move across the cell membrane via specific transport proteins.

b. Active Transport - Transporting glucose typically involves active transport, especially through mechanisms like sodium-glucose co-transporters, which require energy to move glucose against its concentration gradient.

c. Endocytosis - When a white blood cell captures bacteria, it utilizes endocytosis, a process where the cell membrane engulfs the bacteria to bring it into the cell.

d. Osmosis - Transporting water occurs through osmosis, which is the passive movement of water molecules across a semipermeable membrane, usually via aquaporins.

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