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Meaning of active transport

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

active transport

noun

Definitions

  1. Movement of ions or molecules across a cell membrane into a region of higher concentration, assisted by enzymes and requiring energy.

  2. (transportation planning) Walking and cycling as means of travel.

Sources:https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/active%20transport

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