Which of the following types of amino acid transporters is responsible for the uptake of large neutral amino acids, such as tryptophan and tyrosine, into cells?

A Sodium-dependent neutral amino acid transporter
B L-type amino acid transporter ✓
C Cationic amino acid transporter
D Anionic amino acid transporter

Explanation

The L-type amino acid transporter is a sodium-independent transporter that facilitates the uptake of large neutral amino acids, such as tryptophan and tyrosine, into cells.

Source

Nelson et al., Lehninger Principles of Biochemistry
Protein Metabolism Biochemistry Amino Acid Transport Hard MEDICAL Confidence: high