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Which of these statements is not true regarding active transport?(a) It is an energy dependent process(b) Molecules are transported along their concentration gradient(c) Sodium – potassium pump requires active transport(d) ATP is utilisedI had been asked this question in examination.This is a very interesting question from Eukaryotic Cells and it’s Organelles topic in division Cell : The Unit of Life of Biology – Class 11

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The CORRECT choice is (b) Molecules are transported along their CONCENTRATION gradient

For explanation: Active TRANSPORT is the movement of molecules or IONS from a region of their lower concentration to a region of their higher concentration, against the concentration gradient. It requires energy in the form of ATP.



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