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active transport

[ ak-tiv trans-pawrt ]

noun

  1. the movement of ions or molecules across a cellular membrane from a lower to a higher concentration, requiring the consumption of energy.


active transport

noun

  1. biochem physiol a process by which molecules are enabled to pass across a membrane from a region in which they are in a low concentration to one of high concentration; this requires the expenditure of energy in metabolism and is assisted by carrier proteins, commonly referred to as pumps
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012


active transport

  1. The movement of ions or molecules across a cell membrane in the direction opposite that of diffusion, that is, from an area of lower concentration to one of higher concentration. Active transport requires the assistance of a type of protein called a carrier protein, using energy supplied by ATP.


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Word History and Origins

Origin of active transport1

First recorded in 1960–65
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Example Sentences

Each inactive tape transport requires two amperes and the one active transport requires 10 amperes.

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