Active versus Passive Transport
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Objective
I can compare and contrast active and passive transport across cell membranes.
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Key concepts
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In diffusion, particles move from an area of high concentration to an area of low concentration, without using protein channels or ATP.
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Active transport requires energy in the form of ATP to move molecules against their concentration gradients, often using carrier proteins like the sodium-potassium pump.
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Endocytosis and exocytosis are forms of bulk transport that use vesicles to move large quantities of molecules across the cell membrane, requiring the cell to expend ATP.
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Practice
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What is the primary difference between active and passive transport?
Which type of transport is responsible for maintaining dynamic homeostasis by constantly adjusting the internal environment of a cell?
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“Compare and contrast active and passive transport in terms of energy usage and movement relative to the concentration gradient.”
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