Biology AQA 3.1.3 Active transport

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As level Biology- Active Transport revision, specification point 3.1.3
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What is Active transport? The Movement of molecules against the concentration gradient, from a region of low concentration to high, with the use of ATP (energy)
What is a carrier protein? An intrinsic protein spread across the plasma membrane which transports molecules.
A molecule enters the carrier protein, ATP binds to one end allowing the protein channel to open, the ATP break off in ADP and P, this causing the channel to close.
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