Active Transport

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biology (B3.1) Flashcards on Active Transport, created by elliesussex on 03/05/2013.
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Where does active transport get energy from? Energy released in respiration.
Why does active transport require energy? Particles are being absorbed against a concentration gradient.
Glucose can be reabsorbed in the kidney tubules by active transport.
What do cells use active transport to do? Absorb substances across partially permeable membranes against a concentration gradient.
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