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1
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The movement of molecules or ions AGAINST a concentration gradient using ATP and carrier proteins is describing…

A

Active transport

2
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Difference between active transport and facilitated diffusion

A
  1. active transport uses ATP
  2. Active transport uses only carriers (FD uses channels and carriers)
  3. Active transport moves molecules against their concentration gradient
3
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Differences between active transport and osmosis

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  1. Active transport moves solutes or ions osmosis water moves
  2. Active transport uses a carrier to transport a molecule across the plasma membrane, osmosis water moves through the membrane directly
4
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In active transport what does the molecule that is moving bind to on the carrier molecule?

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A receptor/binding site

5
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After the molecule has bound to the receptor on the carrier (in active transport), what happens next?

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ATP binds to the carrier on the opposite side, it splits into ADP and Phosphate (P) (releasing energy) causing the carrier to change shape, allowing the entry of the molecule.

6
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Why do some cells like root hair cells possess so many mitochondria?

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Because they transport mineral ions against a concentration gradient. This requires energy

7
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What is unique about the carrier proteins used in active transport?

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they have a specific tertiary structure

8
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Where is active transport used in humans?

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Gut/Small intestine - absorption of glucose

9
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How is low levels of glucose absorbed in the small intestine?

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Using Na co transporter - ATP used indirectly

10
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Which form of cell transport requires energy?

A

active transport

11
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Which type of protein are involved in active transport?

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carrier proteins

12
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rate of active transport is affected by..

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  1. speed of carrier molecules
  2. number of carrier molecules
  3. rate of respiration - ATP availability
13
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How does more carrier molecules affect active transport?

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increases the rate

14
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How does an inhibitor of respiration affect active transport?

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Less or NO ATP produced to rate of active transport reduced

15
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Where does the energy for active transport come from?

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Hydrolysis of ATP (produced in respiration)

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