B1.9 Active Tranport Flashcards
1
Q
What is active transport?
A
The movement of particles form a low concentration to a higher concentration requiring energy from cellular respiration
2
Q
What is a key point for active transport when thinking about energy ?
A
It requires energy from the cell
3
Q
Where does the energy for active transport come from ?
A
Cellular respiration
4
Q
If energy is gained by cellular respiration what organelle would you expect these cells to have lots of ?
A
Mitochondria
5
Q
What is an example of active transport in plants?
A
Root hair cells
6
Q
What is an example of active transport in animals ?
A
Nutrient uptake in the small intestine
