When a nutrient moves, with the help of a carrier, from an area of higher solute concentration into an absorptive cell where the concentration is lower, this is called .a. phagocytosis. b. passive diffusion. c. facilitated diffusion. d. active absorption.

It is called facilitated diffusion.

Explanation:

It is diffusion because nutrient goes from higher concentration area to area where concentration is lower.

Facilitated is because moving is supported by carrier.

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