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Question
Name the following:
Movement of ions from the region of lower concentration to higher concentration by using energy (ATP).
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Solution
Active transport
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Active transport involves ______
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Three cylinders of potato were carefully dried on blotting paper and weighed. Each piece weighed 3 grams. Each one was placed in the beaker as shown below:
Answer the following questions:
- After 48 hours, which potato cylinder would be the heaviest?
- The movement of which substance is mainly responsible for the weight change in the potato cylinders?
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- Write specific names of the processes which occur in beakers B and C. [kinds of processes defined in answer (c)].
- Would there be any difference in the weight of the potato cylinder in beaker A after 48 hours? Give reason.
