Requires use of energy because it does not happen naturally through diffusion or facilitated diffusion. Requires a carrier protein* that uses energy from ATP molecules (Adenosine Tri-Phosphate, a nucleotide that stores energy and can release it when bonds are broken.) Why? Moving stuff against the concentration gradient requires a “pump”. OR Fusing/rebuilding of cell membranes
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Active Transport Requires use of energy because it does not happen naturally through diffusion or facilitated diffusion. Requires a carrier protein* that.
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Active Transport
Requires use of energy because it does not happen naturally through diffusion or facilitated diffusion.
Requires a carrier protein* that uses energy from ATP molecules (Adenosine Tri-Phosphate, a nucleotide that stores energy and can release it when bonds are broken.)
Why? Moving stuff against the concentration gradient requires a “pump”.
ORFusing/rebuilding of cell membranes
Compare Membrane ProteinsActive Transport vs. Facilitated Diffusion :
Both use…. Carrier Proteins
But only active transport carrier proteins require…
ATPBecause they need energy to change their
shape!
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Active Transport - Bulk Transport
One large or many small particles moved in or out of cell using membrane bubbles called vesicles that can fuse with the cell/plasma membrane
Exocytosis – materials moved out of cellEx.: secretion of tears & sweat
Active Transport - Bulk Transport
Endocytosis – materials moved into cell
Phagocytosis – “cell eating” solid particle(s) taken inEx.: phagocytes such as macrophages & other immune cells ingesting bacteria
Pinocytosis – “cell drinking” liquid/many small particle(s) taken inEx.: Cells “gulping up” plasma from blood, leaving RBCs in blood