Active transport in cells is crucial for maintaining homeostasis by moving substances against their concentration gradients. This includes primary active transport, which uses ATP to power the sodium-potassium pump, and secondary active transport, which relies on ion gradients to move molecules like glucose. Transport proteins and electrochemical gradients play key roles in these processes, essential for nerve impulses and ATP synthesis.
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Active transport is a cellular mechanism that moves substances against their concentration gradient, requiring energy input
Passive transport allows substances to move along the concentration gradient without the use of cellular energy
Active transport is vital for maintaining cellular homeostasis by regulating the movement of substances
Transport proteins are integral to the selective permeability of biological membranes, allowing regulated movement of molecules and ions
Carrier Proteins
Carrier proteins bind and transport specific molecules through conformational changes
Channel Proteins
Channel proteins form pores for the facilitated diffusion of ions and small molecules
Transport proteins are crucial for the translocation of substances that cannot freely diffuse through the lipid bilayer
Primary active transport uses ATP to drive the movement of ions against their concentration gradient
The sodium-potassium pump actively transports ions using the energy from ATP hydrolysis
Primary active transport is critical for nerve transmission and muscle contraction
Secondary active transport utilizes the potential energy stored in ion gradients to transport substances against their gradient
Symporters
Symporters transport two substances in the same direction
Antiporters
Antiporters transport substances in opposite directions
The sodium-glucose symporter couples the movement of sodium ions to transport glucose into the cell
Electrochemical gradients provide the necessary energy for secondary active transport and other biological processes
Chemical Concentration Gradient
Chemical concentration gradients result from the uneven distribution of ions across a membrane
Electrical Charge Gradient
Electrical charge gradients are created by the differential distribution of ions across a membrane
Electrochemical gradients are essential for processes such as ATP synthesis and the operation of the electron transport chain
Active transport is crucial for regulating the movement of substances in and out of cells
Active transport requires specific proteins to facilitate the transmembrane movement of molecules
A thorough understanding of active transport is necessary for comprehending how cells maintain their internal conditions and perform essential functions
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Unlike active transport, ______ transport does not use cellular energy and moves substances along the ______ gradient.
passive
concentration
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The energy for active transport can come from ______ or from an existing ______ gradient across a membrane.
ATP
electrochemical
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Types of transport proteins
Carrier proteins bind specific molecules, change shape, transport across membrane. Channel proteins form pores for ions/small molecules.
