Why is it important that the body is able to expend energy in ...

[student77]

Why is it important that the body is able to expend energy in order to make some transport reactions possible?

Question 2

What trace mineral other than copper is a cofactor for superoxide dismutase, an enzyme that protects cells from free radicals?
 a. Manganese
  b. Magnesium
  c. Iodine
  d. Chromium

[stillxalice]

Answer to Question 1

The three main types of passive transport mechanisms, those that don't require energy, are simple diffusion, facilitated diffusion, and osmosis. Simple diffusion enables substances to cross cell membranes from a region of higher concentration to a region of lower concentration. Facilitated diffusion also involves the passive movement of a substance down its concentration gradient (high concentration to low concentration) but differs from simple diffusion in that it requires the assistance of a membrane-bound transport protein that escorts materials across cell membranes. However, for the body to function properly, some substances must cross cell membranes against the prevailing concentration gradient, moving from a region of lower concentration to that of a higher concentration. In cells, this uphill journey is accomplished by active transport mechanisms, which require the expenditure of energy as ATP.

Answer to Question 2

a

[student77]

Gracias!

[Dominic]

Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it