Why does active transport occur in cells?

Answer 1

There is always a need of balance.

The movement of materials by living cells from regions of lower concentration to regions of higher concentration is known as active transport.

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Answer 2

Natalie Ahrens

Active transport occurs in cells to move substances against their concentration gradient, from an area of lower concentration to an area of higher concentration. This process requires energy, usually in the form of ATP, to pump molecules or ions across the cell membrane. Active transport is necessary for maintaining cellular homeostasis, regulating the internal environment of the cell, and transporting essential nutrients or ions that may be scarce in the cell's surroundings.

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Answer from HIX Tutor

When evaluating a one-sided limit, you need to be careful when a quantity is approaching zero since its sign is different depending on which way it is approaching zero from. Let us look at some examples.