Question

Which shows evidence of active transport?

A scientist places four identical cells into four different
liquids, each with different concentrations of magnesiuni.
Celll
w
Description of Liquid
Slightly more magnesium than the
cell
The least amount of magnesium
O
O
O
O
cells W and Z
cell W only
cell Y only
cells X and Y
Result
Took in
magnesium
Took in
magnesium
Took in
magnesium
Took in
magnesium
Slightly less magnesium than the
cell
The most amount of magnesium​

Answer 1

Cells X and Y

Step-by-step explanation:

Active transport occurs when a substance moves across a membrane against its concentration gradient.

Cells W and Z were placed in a liquid containing more magnesium than the cells. Magnesium therefore, diffuses passively down it's concentration gradient into the cells.

However, cells X and Y were placed in a solution containing less magnesium than the cells, yet these cells took in magnesium against this concentration gradient. This, shows that active transport had taken place.

Answer 2

Answer: D

X and Y

Step-by-step explanation:

X The least amount of magnesium Took in magnesium

Y Slightly less magnesium than the cell Took in magnesium

Because active transport occurs when ions or molecules move from less concentration region to high concentration region through semi membrane with the help of some energy.