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with the help of simple diffusion glucose and amino acids are absorbed then why active transport occurs ?

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Active transport requires energy for the transport of solutes in and out of the cells. For the transport of ions such as sodium and potassium ions active transport is needed. Ions are not permeable to the cell membrane so external energy is needed for the transport. This transport method is used for the movement of materials against the concentration gradient.

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