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What type of molecular movement requires energy

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Molecular movement that requires energy is also known as Active Transport. Active transport is the movement of molecules across a cell membrane, which requires energy due to being assisted by enzymes.
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When a molecule moves down its concentration gradient is it participating in passive transport; moving up the concentration gradient requires energy making it Answer:active transport

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