Asked by Anthony Torres on Jul 29, 2024
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Passive membrane transport processes include ________.
A) consumption of ATP
B) movement of water from a low concentration to an area of high concentration.
C) movement of a substance up its concentration gradient
D) movement of a substance down its concentration gradient
Concentration Gradient
A term describing the difference in the concentration of a substance between two areas, which can drive diffusion.
ATP
Adenosine triphosphate, a molecule that stores and transfers energy within cells, enabling various cellular processes.
Passive Transport
The movement of substances across a cell membrane without the need for energy input, typically along the concentration gradient.
- Differentiate among various kinds of membrane transport mechanisms.
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Learning Objectives
- Differentiate among various kinds of membrane transport mechanisms.
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