An important aspect of transport by facilitated transporters and pumps is ________.
A)conformational shifts
B)rigidity
C)softness
D)$\alpha$-helix
E)$\beta$-pleated sheet

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Facilitated transporters and pumps require conformational shifts to transport molecules across membranes. This involves changes in the shape of the transporter or pump protein to allow the molecule to be moved from one side of the membrane to the other. Rigidity or softness of the protein would not be as important in this process. The options involving F1F1F1S1 are not relevant as they do not relate to facilitated transport or pumps.

An Important Aspect of Transport by Facilitated Transporters and Pumps α\alphaα

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