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Why does active transport involve ATP?

Why does active transport involve ATP?
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Why does active transport involve ATP?

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Because "active transport" means ATP.
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Active transport requires energy because it is pumping particles, such as proteins, ions and sugar molecules, against a concentration gradient: from areas of lower to higher solute concentration.
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