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Active transport — energy molecule used
publish date: 2026/06/16 20:56:38.500581 UTC
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The most extensively studied active transport systems use which high-energy molecule to maintain the systems?
Correct Answer
ATP
Explanation
The most extensively studied active transport systems use ATP (adenosine triphosphate) as the energy source. A well-known example is the sodium-potassium pump (Na⁺/K⁺-ATPase), which uses ATP to pump sodium ions out of and potassium ions into the cell against their concentration gradients.
Reference
Biology: A Self-Teaching Guide
