Simple Description

The movement of substances across a cell membrane AGAINST a concentration gradient which requires energy

Further Detail

This process requires energy as the substance being absorbed is moving against a concentration gradient (i.e. it is moving from a low concentration to a high concentration). A common example is a mineral being taken in by plant root hair cells.

Related Words:

• Diffusion
• Respiration
• Osmosis
• Cell membrane

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