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Active transport
Active transport is the process where particles move through a cell membrane from an area of lower concentration to an area of higher concentration, which requires energy from respiration.
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CambridgeIGCSEBiologyMovement into and out of cells
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- Active transport is the process where particles move through a cell membrane from an area of lower concentration to an area of higher concentration, which requires energy from respiration.
- Active transport is crucial for the movement of molecules or ions across cell membranes, such as how root hairs absorb ions.
- Protein carriers are responsible for transporting molecules or ions across a membrane during the process of active transport.
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