Active Transport

Question 1

What is Active Transport

Answer 1

Active Transport is the movement of ions or molecules across a cell membrane through the use of celular energy (ATP). The movement of these ions or molecules occurs against the concentration gradient.

Question 2

Differences between A.T and Diffusion

Answer 2

• Active Transport uses energy in the form of ATP to transport ions or molecules while diffusion uses the kinetic energy of the molecules as they move freely.

-Active Transport occurs against the concentration gradient while diffusion occurs down the concentration gradient.

Question 3

Examples of Active Transport

Answer 3

• the movement of calcium ions out of cardiac muscle,

-the uptake of glucose into the intestines