Which of the following is a characteristic of active transport?

A. Use of ATP or a proton gradient as a source of metabolic energy
B. Saturable uptake rate
C. Can move materials against a concentration gradient
D. All of the choices are correct.


Answer: D

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What will be an ideal response?

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