Question

Which of these statements is not true regarding active transport?

(a) It is an energy dependent process

(b) Molecules are transported along their concentration gradient

(c) Sodium – potassium pump requires active transport

(d) ATP is utilised

I had been asked this question in examination.

This is a very interesting question from Eukaryotic Cells and it’s Organelles topic in division Cell : The Unit of Life of Biology – Class 11

Answer 1

The correct choice is (b) Molecules are transported along their concentration gradient

For explanation: Active transport is the movement of molecules or ions from a region of their lower concentration to a region of their higher concentration, against the concentration gradient. It requires energy in the form of ATP.