Active transport Flashcards
active transport
Active transport moves substances from a more dilute solution to a
more concentrated solution (against a concentration gradient). This
requires energy from respiration
How do plants use active transport
Active transport allows mineral ions to be absorbed into plant root
hairs from very dilute solutions in the soil. Plants require ions for
healthy growth.
How do plants use active transport
Active transport allows mineral ions to be absorbed into plant root
hairs from very dilute solutions in the soil. Plants require ions for
healthy growth.
How do humans use active transport
It also allows sugar molecules to be absorbed from lower
concentrations in the gut into the blood which has a higher sugar
concentration. Sugar molecules are used for cell respiration.