Question

Which type of active transport protein moves two molecules into the cell at the same time? which type of active transport protein moves two molecules into the cell at the same time? uniport antiport symport antiport and symport uniport, symport, and antiport?

Answer 1

The type of active transport protein channel which moves two molecules into the cell at the same time is a symporter. Example, movement of glucose along with Na+ within the cell (shown in the image).

The uniport transport involves the movement of only one molecule, e.g., the movement of various ions like K+, Na+, etc.

The antiport transport involves the movement of two molecules in opposite direction to each other. Example, transport of Ca2+ ions outside of cardiac muscle cells.