PASSIVE TRANSPORT
(noun)Definitions
There is 1 meaning of the phrase
Passive Transport.
Passive Transport - as a noun
Transport of a substance across a cell membrane by diffusion; expenditure of energy is not required
Example Sentences
"In passive transport, substances move across the cell membrane without the need for energy."
"Diffusion is a type of passive transport that allows molecules to move from an area of high concentration to an area of low concentration."
"Osmosis is another example of passive transport that involves the movement of water molecules across a selectively permeable membrane."
"Facilitated diffusion is a form of passive transport that uses carrier proteins to assist in the movement of molecules."
"In passive transport, no external force or energy is required to move substances."
