Active Transport

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In active transport what is used to move the molecules through the membrane?
The protein carrier.
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Which way can we move molecules using active transport?
Against the concentration gradeint.
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What does active transport do?
Uses energy to move dissolved molecules through a membrane across the concentration gradient.
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What is active transport used for in the body?
To digest of food in the small intestine-- Carbohydrates are broken down into simple sugars such as glucose.
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Where is active transport used for villi?
The glucose is absorbed by active transport into the villi, to be passed into the bloodstream and taken around the body.
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