The movement of ions against the concentration gradient will be
- active transport
- osmosis
- diffusion
- all of the above
Answer
(1) active transport
Solution
As per NCERT, active transport uses energy (ATP) to pump molecules against a concentration gradient, i.e. from lower to higher concentration, through carrier proteins (pumps).
⇒ Diffusion and osmosis are passive and always occur down the gradient.
∴ Movement of ions against the concentration gradient is active transport.
Answer: (1)