Passive vs. Active Transport definitions Flashcards
Passive vs. Active Transport definitions
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- Passive TransportMovement of molecules from high to low concentration without energy use.
- Active TransportMovement of molecules from low to high concentration requiring energy.
- ATPHigh-energy molecule used by cells to power active transport.
- UniporterTransport protein moving a single molecule in one direction across a membrane.
- SymporterTransport protein moving two or more molecules in the same direction across a membrane.
- AntiporterTransport protein moving two or more molecules in opposite directions across a membrane.
- Biological MembraneBarrier that separates the interior of cells from the external environment.
- Concentration GradientDifference in the concentration of a substance across a space.
- MoleculeSmallest unit of a chemical compound that can take part in a chemical reaction.
- Transport ProteinProtein that assists in moving substances across a cell membrane.