26 Oct 2021
Problem 12
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Section 5.2: Review Questions
Chapter 5: Structure and Function of Plasma Membranes
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Background and context
Active transport is when cells transfer solutes across the plasma membrane against a concentration gradient, whereas passive transport keeps the solutes moving along the gradient to maintain equilibrium. In order to keep the plasma membrane's action potential, some solutes are never kept in equilibrium in the cells.
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