Active Transport (noun) Definition, Meaning & Examples

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  1. the movement of ions or molecules across a cellular membrane from a lower to a higher concentration, requiring the consumption of energy.
noun
  1. a process by which molecules are enabled to pass across a membrane from a region in which they are in a low concentration to one of high concentration; this requires the expenditure of energy in metabolism and is assisted by carrier proteins, commonly referred to as pumps
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