Active Transport Flashcards
1
Q
What is Active Transport?
A
Moving substances from a more dilute solution to a more concentrated solution (low to high)
1
Q
Does it require energy?
A
Yes, it uses the energy from respiration
2
Q
What do animals absorb in Active Transport?
A
They use Active Transport to absorb glucose into the blood.
3
Q
What do plants absorb during AT and what cell is adapted for this?
A
Mineral ions and the root hair cells are adapted to this due to their large surface area.
4
Q
What gives energy to go against the concentration gradient?
A
Food molecules and respiration.
5
Q
What cells have many mitochondra?
A
Epithelial cells have this to get the energy needed from respiration.
