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Meaning of ACTIVE TRANSPORT

 
WordNet Dictionary
 
 Definition: 
[n]  transport of a substance (as a protein or drug) across a cell membrane against the concentration gradient; requires an expenditure of energy
 
 See Also: transport

 

 

Biology Dictionary
 
 Definition: Transport of ions, nutrients or other molecules into a cell against a concentration gradient; this requires the expenditure of energy through ATP hydrolysis.
 

 

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