Active Transport Flashcards
1
Q
What’s active transport
A
The movement of particles from a area of low to high concentration against a concentration gradient
2
Q
Why does active transport require mitochondria
A
Cause it’s against a concentration gradient it needs energy which is provided by mitochondria
3
Q
Where does active transport occur in plants?
A
Root hair cell and mineral ions are taken from the soil
4
Q
Where does active transport occur in mammals
A
In the gut and glucose is transported
