Final answer:
The proteins activated by electron energy in cellular respiration are involved in active transport, and ATP Synthase, which synthesizes ATP, is part of passive transport.
Step-by-step explanation:
The proteins activated by the electrons energy are considered active transport, while ATP Synthase is involved in facilitated diffusion which is a form of passive transport.
During the process of photo-oxidative phosphorylation in cellular respiration, electron-transfer proteins work within the electron transport chain (ETC) to pump hydrogen ions across the membrane by active transport, thereby creating a chemiosmotic gradient. This process requires energy, often derived from ATP, in order to move ions against their electrochemical gradient. These activated proteins that perform this function are known as pumps or transporters, including uniporters, symporters, and antiporters.
On the other hand, ATP Synthase operates differently. As hydrogen ions flow back across the membrane down their concentration gradient, ATP Synthase facilitates the synthesis of ATP from ADP and an inorganic phosphate. This process does not directly require energy and is thus classified as passive transport.