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TI

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on: Jun 12, 2013
The transport of pyruvate into mitochondria depends on the proton-motive force across the inner mitochondrial membrane. How does pyruvate enter the mitochondrion?
A) active transport
B) diffusion
C) facilitated diffusion
D) through a channel
E) through a pore


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Reply #1 on: Jun 13, 2013
Definitely A. 100 percent certain ;)


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Reply #2 on: Jun 15, 2013
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