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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.

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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

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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.

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