Understanding Active Transport

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Active Transport

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Movement of molecules against concentration gradient

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Energy Source

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ATP (Adenosine Triphosphate)

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NGSS.HS-LS1-7

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Concentration Gradient

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Low to high concentration

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Primary Active Transport

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Direct use of ATP

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Secondary Active Transport

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Uses electrochemical gradient

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Sodium-Potassium Pump

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Example of primary active transport

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Cotransport

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Simultaneous transport of two substances

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Antiport

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Transport of two substances in opposite directions

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Symport

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Transport of two substances in the same direction

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Endocytosis

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Active transport into the cell