Question

How ATP is used in active transport?

Answer 1

Active transport

1. When molecules are transported against the electrochemical gradient, the process is called active transport.
2. During this process, molecules move from an area of low concentration to an area of high concentration.
3. Since it involves moving up the electrochemical gradient, it requires energy in the form of ATP.
4. ATP hydrolysis provides energy for active transport.
5. The mechanism of active transport involving ATP is as shown below: