B1.9 Active transport Flashcards
1
Q
What is Active transport?
A
Where Substances move against the concentration gradient usually requiring energy from respiration.
2
Q
What is its function?
A
it allows cells to move substances(such as sugars and ions) which would not have been able to enter the cell otherwise.
3
Q
What is an example of active transport?
A
Root hair cells use active transport to take in minerals and ions from the soil.
