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Explain the terms passive and active transport and hypo/iso/hyper-osmotic concentrations. How is concentration related to transport type?...

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Explain the terms passive and active transport andhypo/iso/hyper-osmotic concentrations. How is concentration relatedto transport type? Explain in terms of effects on animal and plantcells.

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Hi Answer Active transport Active transport is also known as the movement against the gradient Active transport of substances across the membrane was first described by the German physiologist Emil du BoisReymond in 1848 It can be defined in simple words that the movement of molecules across a membrane from the region of higher concentration to the region of lower concentration Example of active transport is the absorption of glucose in human gastro intestine The active transport needs energy in the form of ATP Active transport can be divided into two subsequent types ie i Primary active transport which    See Answer
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