Difference between Active transport and Passive transport
Difference between Active transport and Passive transport are in tabular form below –
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Active transport |
Passive transport |
Definition |
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1. | In this transport, when molecules move from low concentration region to high concentration region against the concentration gradient and through semi-permeable membrane then it is known as Active transport. | In this transport when molecules move from high concentration region to low concentration region along the concentration gradient then it is known as Passive transport. |
Speed of the process |
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2. | The speed of an active transport is rapid. | The speed of passive transport is slow. |
Energy requirement |
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3. | In this process, energy is required. | In this process, energy is not required.
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Carrier proteins |
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4. | Active transport include carrier proteins. | Passive transport does not include carrier proteins. |
Transports |
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5. | This active process transports complex sugars, Ions, cells, and large proteins. | This passive process transports carbon dioxide, water, small monosaccharides, and lipids. |
Accumulation of substances |
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6. | Accumulation of substances is allowed in this process. | Accumulation of substances is not allowed in the process. |