Help with Membrane Transport

Practice Questions

GRE Subject Test: Biochemistry, Cell, and Molecular Biology › Help with Membrane Transport

Questions
8
1

Which of the following is false with regard to the LDL-receptor?

2

A researcher observes that a molecule is brought inside the cell via membrane transporters. What can the researcher conclude about this type of transport?

3

Which of the following transport mechanisms requires ATP hydrolysis to move a molecule against its concentration gradient?

4

A person is found to have a defect in his ATP synthase gene. Which of the following will be halted in his cells?

5

When will water have a net flow into a cell?

6

Which of the following can freely diffuse through the cell membrane?

I. Oxygen

II. Potassium ions

III. Glucose

IV. Hydrogen ions

7

Which of the following is false concerning facilitated diffusion?

8

In a normal individual, which of the following molecule(s) always enter(s) the cell via passive transport?

I. Calcium

II. Potassium

III. Sodium

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