Active Transport Flashcards
1
Q
What is Active Transport?
A
movement of molecules in or out of a cell through cell membrane AGAINST a concentration gradient, using energy released during respiration with a low to high conc.
2
Q
When particles move down a concentration as in diffusion what is it called?
A
Passive Transport
3
Q
When particles move UP a concentration (from low to high) what is it called?
A
Active Transport
4
Q
Which transport needs energy active or passive?
A
Active Transport
5
Q
What type of energy does active transport need?
A
ATP which is produced by mitochondria which makes cellular respiration to make ATP.
