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Question
Differentiate between the following
Active transport and Passive transport.
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Solution
| Active Transport | Passive Transport |
| Minerals in solution are transferred from a region of their lower concentration to one of their higher concentration by using metabolic energy | Minerals are transferred from a region of their higher concentration to a region of their lower concentration without using metabolic energy. |
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