WAEC Biology 2005 Question 13

Question 13

Cell and Its Environment

In active transport, molecules move against a concentration gradient, therefore,

  1. A.molecules move from a region of low concentration to a region of high concentration
  2. B.molecules move from a region of high concentration to a region of low concentration
  3. C.the concentration gradient has little effect on the movement of molecules
  4. D.molecules force their way through special channels
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: A (molecules move from a region of low concentration to a region of high concentration)

Explanation

Moving against a concentration gradient means going from where there are few molecules to where there are many, which needs energy from ATP.