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Minchanka [31]
3 years ago
11

Which of the following functions does active transport perform in a cell ?

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1 answer:
viktelen [127]3 years ago
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Answer:

To move substances against a concentration or electrochemical gradient, a cell must use energy. Active transport mechanisms do just this, expending energy (often in the form of ATP) to maintain the right concentrations of ions and molecules in living cells.

Explanation:

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