Glucose transport into erythrocytes is an example of:

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Glucose transport into erythrocytes is carried out by facilitated diffusion where the glucose molecules move down their concentration gradient from an area of high concentration to an area of low concentration, facilitated by the presence of glucose transporters in the erythrocyte membrane. This process does not require the input of ATP and is therefore an example of passive rather than active transport. It is also not an antiport or symport as only glucose molecules are being transported, and not in conjunction with other molecules. Electrogenic uniport is not applicable as glucose transporters do not generate a change in the membrane potential.

Glucose Transport into Erythrocytes Is an Example Of