A toxin targets the enzymes active in the formation of ATP. Which of the following membrane mechanisms would be limited due to the lack of ATP?
A)facilitated diffusion
B)active transport
C)osmosis
D)facilitated diffusion and active transport

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ATP is required for active transport to move substances against their concentration gradient. If ATP formation is limited due to the toxin, this mechanism would also be limited.

A Toxin Targets the Enzymes Active in the Formation of ATP