Primary active transport is accomplished by:

A. Electrical forces within the plasma membrane
B. Exocytosis
C. Endocytosis
D. Changes in shape and position of transport proteins in the plasma membrane, requires, energy (ATP) to pump against concentration gradient


Answer: D. Changes in shape and position of transport proteins in the plasma membrane, requires, energy (ATP) to pump against concentration gradient

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