AP BIOLOGY

THE CELL

TRANSPORT INTO AND OUT OF THE CELL

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
True or False:Passive transport requires energy, while active transport does not.
A
True
B
False
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Answer and Explanation: This statement is false. Passive transport does not require energy, and active transport does. Passive and active transport both utilize transport proteins to move substances across a cell membrane.

Detailed explanation-2: -There are two major ways that molecules can be moved across a membrane, and the distinction has to do with whether or not cell energy is used. Passive mechanisms like diffusion use no energy, while active transport requires energy to get done.

Detailed explanation-3: -Active transport requires energy for the movement of molecules whereas passive transport does not require energy for the movement of molecules. In active transport, the molecules move against the concentration gradient whereas in passive transport, the molecules move along the concentration gradient.

Detailed explanation-4: -Active transport requires energy for the process by transporting molecules against a concentration or electrochemical gradient.

Detailed explanation-5: -Passive transport is a naturally occurring phenomenon and does not require the cell to expend energy to accomplish the movement. In passive transport, substances move from an area of higher concentration to an area of lower concentration in a process called diffusion.

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