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What is it called when energy is required to move materials through a cell membrane ?

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Answer:active transport

During active transport, ATP is required to move a substance across a membrane, often with the help of protein carriers, and usually against its concentration gradient. One of the most common types of active transport involves proteins that serve as pumps.

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