In the intestine, Na⁺ and an amino acid bind to the same transport protein that moves the two substances in the same direction.This type of active transport involves A) a symporter. B) an antiporter. C) secondary active transport. D) facilitated transport. E) a diffusion mechanism.

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A symporter is a type of transport protein that moves two different substances in the same direction. In this case, it is moving Na⁺ and an amino acid, jointly. It is an active transport process requiring energy.

In the Intestine, Na+ and an Amino Acid Bind to the Same

In the Intestine, Na⁺ and an Amino Acid Bind to the Same