Active transport Flashcards

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active transport

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Active transport moves substances from a more dilute solution to a
more concentrated solution (against a concentration gradient). This
requires energy from respiration

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How do plants use active transport

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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.

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How do plants use active transport

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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.

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How do humans use active transport

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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.

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