Active transport (AQA GCSE Biology): Quizzes
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What does active transport need that diffusion and osmosis do not?
What does active transport need that diffusion and osmosis do not?
Energy from respiration
In which direction does active transport move substances?
In which direction does active transport move substances?
From dilute to concentrated solution
What does energy from respiration make transport proteins do?
What does energy from respiration make transport proteins do?
Change shape
Where are the transport proteins used in active transport located?
Where are the transport proteins used in active transport located?
In the cell membrane
Active transport moves substances from areas with fewer particles to areas with...?
Active transport moves substances from areas with fewer particles to areas with...?
More of them
Which substance does the gut absorb using active transport?
Which substance does the gut absorb using active transport?
Glucose
Can active transport absorb glucose when blood has more glucose than the small intestine?
Can active transport absorb glucose when blood has more glucose than the small intestine?
Yes, it can still absorb glucose
Why is glucose absorption by active transport important?
Why is glucose absorption by active transport important?
Ensures cells get glucose for respiration
What do plants use active transport to absorb from soil water?
What do plants use active transport to absorb from soil water?
Mineral ions
Why do plants need nitrate ions?
Why do plants need nitrate ions?
For making proteins
Why do plant roots need active transport for mineral ions?
Why do plant roots need active transport for mineral ions?
Soil has lower conc. than roots
Which transport process is the only one that needs energy?
Which transport process is the only one that needs energy?
Active transport