Which of the following is a feature that distinguishes active transport from facilitated diffusion?

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Active transport requires metabolic energy (in the form of ATP) to move substances against their concentration gradient, while facilitated diffusion does not require energy and relies on a carrier molecule to move substances down their concentration gradient. The other options (A, B, C, D) are shared features between active transport and facilitated diffusion.

Which of the Following Is a Feature That Distinguishes Active