Active Transport

Question 1

Defintion

Answer 1

Movement of molecules from lower to higher concentration using a specific carrier protein and energy in the form of ATP

Question 2

Active Transport e.g.

Answer 2

Mineral ions move by active transport from the soil into the root hair cell using a specific carrier protein and energy in the form of ATP

Question 3

Mitochondria in cells

Answer 3

Cells which carry out a lot of active transport have many mitochondria to release the extra energy (ATP) needed for the uptake.