Biology- Active transport (year 9) Flashcards
1
Q
What is an example of active transport
A
Root hair cells
2
Q
What does active transport do
A
allows the plant to absorb minerals from a very dilute solution
3
Q
What does active transport need in order to make it work
A
energy from respiration
4
Q
Where else does active transport take place other than plants
A
in humans
5
Q
what is active transport
A
The movement of molecules across a cell membrane from a region of lower concentration to a region of higher concentration
