A Process That Requires ATP Energy to Move a Substance

question 87

Multiple Choice

A process that requires ATP energy to move a substance independently of its concentration gradient is called

• A) active transport.
• B) passive transport.
• C) facilitated transport.
• D) osmosis.
• E) diffusion.

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Definitions:

Reproductive Advantages

Biological or behavioral traits that increase the likelihood of an organism's genes being passed on to subsequent generations.

Environmentally Adaptive Traits

Characteristics or behaviors that enhance an organism's ability to survive and reproduce in specific environmental conditions.

Charles Darwin

A 19th-century naturalist best known for his contributions to the science of evolution, indicating that all species of organisms arise and develop through the natural selection of small, inherited variations that increase the individual's ability to compete, survive, and reproduce.

Nature

The innate qualities and genetic factors that influence a person's characteristics and behaviors, as opposed to environmental influences.