Which of the following statements is true? active transport moves molecules from low to high concentration and passive transport moves molecules moves molecules from high to low concentration passive transport moves molecules from low to high concentration and active transport moves molecules moves molecules from high to low concentration passive transport requires cell expenditure of ATP to move molecules across the membrane but active transport does not active transport moves molecules down a concentration gradient and passive transport moves molecules against the concentration gradient
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- Active transport is the process by which cells move molecules against a concentration gradient, from a region of lower concentration to a region of higher concentration. This process requires energy, typically in the form of ATP (Adenosine Triphosphate). - Show more…
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