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Active Transport Concentration Carrier Proteins Move Molecules Membrane

Active transport is a process that uses carrier proteins and energy (ATP) to move molecules across a membrane against their concentration gradient, from low to high concentration.

O transporte ativo é um processo que utiliza proteínas transportadoras e energia (ATP) para mover moléculas através de uma membrana contra o seu gradiente de concentração, de baixa para alta concentração.

Front What is active transport
Back Uses carrier proteins to move molecules across the membrane against a concentration gradient and uses energy in the form of ATP which hydrolyses to give ADP and Pi(inorganic phosphate).
Active transport goes from low concentration to high concentration.

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