Question
Differentiate between active and passive transport.
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Answer
| Active transport | Passive transport |
| 1. It involves movement of molecules aguinst the concentration gradient. | 1. It imvolves movement of molecules along the crocentration gredient. |
| 2. It requires energy in the form of AIP molecules | 2. No energy is tequired |
| 3. It is a rapid movement. | 3. Itis a slow movement. |
| 4. Movement of large molecules occur by active transport. | 4. Small molecules or water molecules only are transported passively. |
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