Active transport

Cards (5)

  • What is the direction of movement in active transport?
    Against the concentration gradient
  • What does active transport move substances from and to?
    From a more dilute solution to a more concentrated solution
  • What type of membrane is involved in active transport?
    A partially permeable membrane
  • What is required for active transport to occur?
    Energy from respiration
  • What is the definition of active transport?
    • Moves substances from a more dilute solution to a more concentrated solution
    • Occurs against a concentration gradient
    • Requires energy from respiration