Transporting a substance against its concentration gradient requires

A. a transporter that is facilitated in its diffusion.
B. countertransport with another molecule against its concentration gradient.
C. cotransport with another molecule against its concentration gradient.
D. a transporter that uses energy.
E. a channel that is specific for that substance.


Answer: D. a transporter that uses energy.

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