Which of the following process needs the involvement of energy?

Diffusion

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Passive transport

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Active transport

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Osmosis

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Solution

The correct option is C
Active transport

Active transport is the movement of molecules across a cell membrane from a region of lower concentration to a region of higher concentration gradient that requires energy.

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Which of the following process needs the involvement of energy?

The correct option is C Active transport Active transport is the movement of molecules across a cell membrane from a region of lower concentration to a region of higher concentration​ gradient that requires energy.

The correct option is C
Active transport

Active transport is the movement of molecules across a cell membrane from a region of lower concentration to a region of higher concentration gradient that requires energy.