4.4 - Active Transport Flashcards
The process of active transport How different factors affect the rate of active transport
1
Q
What is active transport?
A
Movement of particles from low to high concentration
2
Q
Does active transport require energy?
A
Yes
3
Q
Why does active transport require energy?
A
Particles move against a concentration gradient
4
Q
Is active transport active or passive?
A
Active
5
Q
What type of proteins are involved in active transport?
A
Carrier proteins
6
Q
How does active transport work?
A
Molecule/ion binds
7
Q
What factors affect the rate of active transport?
A
Temperature
8
Q
How does temperature affect active transport?
A
Higher temperature
9
Q
How does membrane thickness affect active transport?
A
Thinner membrane
10
Q
How does the number of carrier proteins affect active transport?
A
More proteins
11
Q
How does the rate of respiration affect active transport?
A
More respiration
