Question

What are passive and active transport?

Answer 1

Active transport is based on metabolic energy, while passive transport is based on the physical forces.

Explanation:

1. Active transport is based on metabolic energy. In the active transport ATPs molecules are used and materials are transported againt the concentration gradients.
2. While passive transport is based on the physical forces. The metabolic energy is not utilised and materials are transported according to the concentration gradients. Thank You