b1 Active transport Flashcards
(4 cards)
1
Q
What does active transport require
A
Energy
2
Q
What is active.
A
Substances being absorbed against its concentration gradient
3
Q
Where does the active transport get energy from
A
Respiratio
4
Q
What is the purpose of active transport in the gut
A
Allows nutrients such as glucose to move from lower concentration in the gut to higher concentration in the blood