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Active Transport

Diffusion is the flow of particles from areas of higher concentration to areas of lower concentration. In living systems, and in particular across cell membranes, it is possible to transport particles the other way, e.g., against the concentration gradient. This process is called active transport. It consumes energy, in the form of ATP.

Diffusion animation of a drop of perfume diffusing in air>>