What is the name of the transport process that allows glucose and other sugars to be transported passively?

Facilitated diffusion is the correct answer because it specifically refers to the process by which glucose and other polar molecules move across cell membranes with the assistance of transport proteins. This process does not require energy (ATP) because it occurs down the concentration gradient, meaning that substances move from an area of higher concentration to an area of lower concentration.

During facilitated diffusion, glucose molecules bind to specific carrier proteins found in the cell membrane. These proteins then undergo a conformational change to transport the glucose molecule through the membrane. This method of transport is crucial for cells since glucose is a vital energy source, yet it cannot easily cross the lipid bilayer of the cell membrane due to its polar nature.

Other transport processes mentioned do not fit this specific role. Simple diffusion allows small nonpolar molecules to pass through membranes without assistance, while active transport requires energy to move substances against their concentration gradients. Endocytosis involves the cell membrane engulfing material to bring it into the cell, which is not how glucose is typically transported. Thus, facilitated diffusion is the appropriate mechanism for the passive transport of glucose and similar sugars.