Definitions for active transport
ac·tive trans·port

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1. active transportnoun

   transport of a substance (as a protein or drug) across a cell membrane against the concentration gradient; requires an expenditure of energy

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1. Active transport

   In cellular biology, active transport is the movement of molecules or ions across a cell membrane from a region of lower concentration to a region of higher concentration—against the concentration gradient. Active transport requires cellular energy to achieve this movement. There are two types of active transport: primary active transport that uses adenosine triphosphate (ATP), and secondary active transport that uses an electrochemical gradient.

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1. active transport

   Active transport is a biological process that involves movement of substances such as ions and molecules across cell membranes against a concentration gradient. This process requires energy, typically in the form of ATP (Adenosine Triphosphate), because it is moving substances from an area of lower concentration to an area of higher concentration, which is against the natural direction of diffusion. Active transport helps cells maintain a specific concentration of necessary molecules.

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1. Active transport

   Active transport is the movement of all types of molecules across a cell membrane against its concentration gradient. In all cells, this is usually concerned with accumulating high concentrations of molecules that the cell needs, such as ions, glucose and amino acids. If the process uses chemical energy, such as from adenosine triphosphate, it is termed primary active transport. Secondary active transport involves the use of an electrochemical gradient. Active transport uses cellular energy, unlike passive transport, which does not use cellular energy. Active transport is a good example of a process for which cells require energy. Examples of active transport include the uptake of glucose in the intestines in humans and the uptake of mineral ions into root hair cells of plants.

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   The numerical value of active transport in Chaldean Numerology is: 2

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   The numerical value of active transport in Pythagorean Numerology is: 3

References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=active transport
2. ^ Wikipedia
   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Active_Transport
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4. ^ Wikidata
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