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The movement of ions against the concentration gradient is
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The movement of ions against the concentration gradient is

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Active transport

B
Osmosis

C
Diffusion

D
All of the above

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Active transport is the movement of molecules across a cell membrane in the direction against their concentration gradient, i.e. moving from an area of lower concentration to an area of higher concentration. 
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The movement of ions against the concentration gradient is
TopicCell: The Unit of Life
SubjectBiology
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Answer TypeText solution:1
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