[Campbell Biology P.175] What is the key difference between active and passive transport acr... | Practice Question
What is the key difference between active and passive transport across a cell membrane, according to the provided information?
A: Passive transport requires energy investment, while active transport does not.
B: Active transport moves solutes against their concentration gradients, whereas passive transport moves them with their gradients.
C: Passive transport always involves transport proteins, while active transport never does.
D: Active transport primarily moves large molecules, while passive transport primarily moves small molecules.
Explanation
Key Concepts 7.3 and 7.4 clearly state that passive transport occurs 'with no energy investment' and active transport 'uses energy to move solutes against their gradients.'