The question is incomplete, however, the statements associated with this question is given in the comments and here as well:
Neither facilitated diffusion nor osmosis requires cell energy.
Diffusion of gases and other small molecules requires no energy on the part of the cell.
Active transport requires cell energy and osmosis doesn't.
Both endocytosis and active transport require cell energy.
Answer:
The correct answer is - Active transport requires cell energy and osmosis doesn't.
Explanation:
Osmosis is an example of passive transport as it does not require energy to facilitate the movement of solvent In the process of osmosis,. It moves from high concentration to low concentration through the semipermeable membrane which is along the gradient so no requirement of energy.
In the case of Active transport, it requires energy to facilitate the movement of transport as it is the movement of a substance from low concentration to a high concentration area that is against the concentration gradient.
Answer:
The sodium-potassium pump is an active transporter because it needs to move sodium and potassium ions against the concentration gradient.
Explanation:
You have to think of it as outside vs inside the cell.
Outside the cell, you have 5mM K and 150mM Na. Inside the cell, you have 100mM K and 10mM sodium. Without the transporter then the ions would go from greater concentration to lower concentration. Energy keeps the ions going from the way they would naturally happen.
