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There is 1 meaning of the phrase
Active Transport.
Active Transport - as a noun
Transport of a substance (as a protein or drug) across a cell membrane against the concentration gradient; requires an expenditure of energy
Example Sentences
"One example of active transport is the sodium-potassium pump, which helps establish the electrochemical gradient in neurons."
"In plants, active transport is involved in the uptake of mineral ions from the soil."
"During active transport, carrier proteins are responsible for transporting molecules across the cell membrane."
"The reabsorption of glucose in the kidneys is an example of active transport."
"The movement of oxygen into red blood cells is facilitated by active transport."
