active transport

NOUN
  1. transport of a substance (as a protein or drug) across a cell membrane against the concentration gradient; requires an expenditure of energy
Linguix Browser extension
Fix your writing
on millions of websites
Get Started For Free Linguix pencil

How To Use active transport In A Sentence

  • The enhanced uptake of selenate over selenite is mediated by an active transport mechanism in the small intestine, presumably involving the same transporter protein that carries sulfate; sulfate is a close chemical cousin of selenate but not of selenite. Netvouz - new bookmarks
  • Another role of insulin is to stimulate the active transport of amino acids into cells.
  • The primary types of specialized transport mechanisms are: facilitated diffusion; active transport; and endocytosis (phagocytosis and pinocytosis). Absorption of toxicants
  • Anything that interferes with the provision of energy will interfere with active transport.
  • The active transport mechanism for methylfolate across the blood-brain barrier strictly limits the entry of the vitamin, perhaps for reasons concerned with the excitatory properties of folic acid.
  • It is easy enough to assert that active transport across membranes occurs, but much harder to explain how.
  • The next step in this process is malnutrition, since active transport of nutrients become impaired.
View all
This website uses cookies to make Linguix work for you. By using this site, you agree to our cookie policy