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A symporter, also known as a coporter, is an [[Integral Membrane Protein]] that is involved in [[facilitated diffusion]]. |
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It works by binding to two molecules at a time and using the gradient of one solutes concentration (S1) to force the other molecule against its gradient (S2). |
It works by binding to two molecules at a time and using the gradient of one solutes concentration (S1) to force the other molecule against its gradient (S2). |
Revision as of 18:08, 24 September 2004
A symporter, also known as a coporter, is an Integral Membrane Protein that is involved in facilitated diffusion.
It works by binding to two molecules at a time and using the gradient of one solutes concentration (S1) to force the other molecule against its gradient (S2).