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Cell Structure of Bacteria, Archaea, and Eukaryotes
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Section 3

Transport Across the Cell Membrane

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Facilitated transport

Facilitated diffusion is a process by which molecules are transported across the plasma membrane with the help of membrane proteins.

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Primary Active Transport

The sodium-potassium pump maintains the electrochemical gradient of living cells by moving sodium in and potassium out of the cell.

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ABC Transporters

ABC transporters are a protein superfamily that all have an ATP binding cassette and transport substances across membranes.

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Siderophores

Siderophores are classified by which ligands they use to chelate the ferric iron, including the catecholates, hydroxamates, and carboxylates.

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Group Translocation

Group translocation is a protein export or secretion pathway found in plants, bacteria, and archaea.

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