Which of the following prokaryotic transport systems does NOT require the use of cellular energy to bring compounds into the cells?
A) facilitated diffusion
B) ABC transport
C) siderophores
D) group translocation
E) endocytosis

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Facilitated diffusion is a passive process that does not require energy. ABC transport, siderophores, and group translocation all require cellular energy in the form of ATP or phosphoenolpyruvate to transport compounds into the cell. Endocytosis is a eukaryotic process and not found in prokaryotes.

Which of the Following Prokaryotic Transport Systems Does NOT Require