The Cell Does Not Need to Expend Energy (ATP) in Order

Question

The cell does not need to expend energy (ATP) in order to perform ___.
A) exocytosis
B) receptor-mediated endocytosis
C) simple diffusion
D) active transport
E) phagocytosis

Accepted Answer

Simple diffusion is a passive transport process where molecules move from an area of higher concentration to an area of lower concentration without the use of cellular energy (ATP).