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What energy source is used in active transport through biological membranes?

Posted April 23, 2021

Cell Metabolism Cellular Processes Enzymes

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The energy necessary for active transport (against the concentration gradient of the transported substance) to occur comes from adenosine triphosphate (ATP) molecules. Adenosine triphosphate (ATP), energy-carrying molecule found in the cells of all living things.

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