Meaning Of The Word Active transport

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active transport in American English
the passage of ions or molecules from one side of a cell membrane to another in opposition to inhibiting conditions, as osmotic equilibrium, by means of energy released in cell metabolism
noun: the movement of ions or molecules across a cellular membrane from a lower to a higher concentration, requiring the consumption of energy

active transport in British English
noun: 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 ref

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