Multiple Choice
Which of the following is not a type of transport?
13. Intracellular Protein Transport
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The nuclear pore is classified as which of the following types of transport?
A
Gated transport
B
Organelle transport
C
Vesicular transport
D
Transmembrane transport
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Understand the function of the nuclear pore: It is a large protein complex that spans the nuclear envelope, which separates the nucleus from the cytoplasm in eukaryotic cells.
Recognize the role of the nuclear pore: It regulates the transport of molecules between the nucleus and the cytoplasm, allowing the passage of proteins, RNA, and other macromolecules.
Identify the type of transport: The nuclear pore facilitates the selective passage of molecules, which is characteristic of gated transport. This involves the opening and closing of the pore to allow specific molecules to pass through.
Differentiate from other transport types: Organelle transport involves the movement of organelles within the cell, vesicular transport involves the movement of substances in vesicles, and transmembrane transport involves the movement of substances across a membrane via transport proteins.
Conclude that the nuclear pore is involved in gated transport, as it selectively allows molecules to pass through the nuclear envelope based on specific signals or conditions.
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