What is Mediated Transport

Question

What is mediated transport?
A) The movement of molecules across a membrane by means of a protein carrier.
B) The process of peptide synthesis on the surface of the ribosome.
C) The ability of molecules to pass through the nuclear membrane.
D) The movement of vesicles by intermediate filaments.

Accepted Answer

Mediated transport refers to the movement of molecules across a membrane with the help of specific protein carriers. This can be either facilitated diffusion or active transport, depending on the direction of movement and the energy required.