Active Transport (VCE SSCE Biology): Quizzes
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What key resource does active transport require to function?
What key resource does active transport require to function?
Energy from ATP
In which direction does active transport move molecules?
In which direction does active transport move molecules?
From low to high concentration
What is the equation for ATP breakdown during active transport?
What is the equation for ATP breakdown during active transport?
ATP → ADP + Pi + energy
What happens during the conformational change step?
What happens during the conformational change step?
Protein pump changes 3D shape
How many ions does the Na⁺/K⁺ pump move in each direction?
How many ions does the Na⁺/K⁺ pump move in each direction?
3 Na⁺ out, 2 K⁺ in
What is exocytosis?
What is exocytosis?
Bulk transport moving substances out
What is endocytosis?
What is endocytosis?
Bulk transport moving substances in
What is the difference between phagocytosis and pinocytosis?
What is the difference between phagocytosis and pinocytosis?
Phagocytosis=solids, pinocytosis=liquids
Why must sodium be paired with glucose in ORT?
Why must sodium be paired with glucose in ORT?
Pumps only transport Na⁺ with glucose
What is a vesicle?
What is a vesicle?
Membrane-bound sac transporting substances