active transport

Question 1

what is active transport?

Answer 1

Moves subtsances from a more
dilute solution to a more
concentrated solution using
energy from aerobic respiration

Question 2

why is active transport important?

Answer 2

Allows plant hairs to absorb
mineral ions against the
concentration gradient.

Allows glucose molecules to be
absorbed back into the blood
during digestion against the
concentration gradient.