Which of the following types of amino acid transporters is primarily responsible for the uptake of large neutral amino acids into cells?

A Sodium-dependent transporters
B Sodium-independent transporters
C Facilitated diffusion transporters
D L-type amino acid transporters ✓

Explanation

L-type amino acid transporters are a type of sodium-independent transporter that plays a crucial role in the uptake of large neutral amino acids, such as leucine and phenylalanine, into cells.

Source

Nelson & Cox, Lehninger Principles of Biochemistry
Protein Metabolism Biochemistry Amino Acid Transport Hard MEDICAL Confidence: high