Questions and Answers
Which type of active transport uses adenosine triphosphate (ATP)?
Primary active transport
What is the main difference between active transport and passive transport?
Active transport requires cellular energy, while passive transport does not
What are some physiological processes that rely on active transport?
Nutrient uptake, hormone secretion, and nerve impulse transmission
Which ion is pumped out of the cell by the sodium-potassium pump?
Signup and view all the answers
What is the role of active transport in cellular biology?
Signup and view all the answers
Which type of active transport uses an electrochemical gradient?
Signup and view all the answers
What is the main requirement for active transport to occur?
Signup and view all the answers
What is the direction of movement in active transport?
Signup and view all the answers
Which process allows molecules or ions to move down their concentration gradient without energy?
Signup and view all the answers
What is the role of the sodium-potassium pump in active transport?
Signup and view all the answers
