Which of the following statements concerning facilitated diffusion is correct?
A) Facilitated diffusion involves the use of ATP.
B) Facilitated diffusion involves carrier molecules in the plasma membrane.
C) Facilitated diffusion is used to exchange one substance for another.
D) Facilitated diffusion is one specific type of endocytosis.
E) Facilitated diffusion occurs during endocytosis.

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Facilitated diffusion involves the use of carrier molecules in the plasma membrane to move substances across the membrane in a passive process without the use of ATP.

Which of the Following Statements Concerning Facilitated Diffusion Is Correct