A Process That Requires Cellular Energy to Move a Substance

question 168

Multiple Choice

A process that requires cellular energy to move a substance against its concentration gradient is called

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

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Definitions:

ROE

Return on Equity, a financial ratio indicating the profitability of a company relative to its shareholders' equity.

EPS

Earnings per share, a financial metric indicating the profitability of a company on a per-share basis.

Required Return

The minimum return a investor expects or needs from an investment, considering the risk involved.

Plowback Ratio

The Plowback Ratio, also known as the retention ratio, measures the proportion of earnings that are retained by the company rather than paid out as dividends.