Active Transport Flashcards
1
Q
What is active transport
A
The process of transporting molecules or ions across a membrane AGAINST the concentration gradient. This means the molecules are moving from a low concentration to a high concentration
2
Q
What is required for active transport to happen
A
Energy( ATP)
Special proteins that pump the molecules or ions
3
Q
What is ATP
A
adenosine triphosphate
4
Q
Give an example of active transport
A
When the root hair cell takes nutrients out of the soil
