Ask Question
5 August, 16:51

Why does active transport require energy to move molecules of a substance across a cell membrane?

+4
Answers (1)
  1. 5 August, 17:07
    0
    Active transport requires energy because it is not a passive process. The molecule has to go against the concentration gradient. Hence it requires energy to be carried by the carrier proteins.

    The energy is used is ATP, which comes from respiration
Know the Answer?
Not Sure About the Answer?
Find an answer to your question 👍 “Why does active transport require energy to move molecules of a substance across a cell membrane? ...” in 📗 Biology if the answers seem to be not correct or there’s no answer. Try a smart search to find answers to similar questions.
Search for Other Answers