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If using a cotransporter for movement of two molecules, what would happen if one molecule could no longer bind to the transporter?
Answer: The transport does not
occur
Explanation:
Cotransport = Coupled transport of two molecules.
It is two types based on the direction of molecular transport.
Symport: Both the molecules are
transported in the same direction.
Ex: Glucose-Na+ symporter
Antiport: Both molecules are
transported in opposite directions to each other.
Ex: Na+:K+ antiport
It is a carrier-mediated coupled transport. i.e. the movement of molecules is dependent upon each other. If one of the molecules does not bind to the carrier protein, the transport of the other molecule does not occur. i.e. the carrier protein mechanism operates in such a way that it cannot mediate the transport of a single molecule.