能のう動どう輸ゆ送そう

noun

active transport

Biology term for the movement of molecules across a cell membrane against a concentration gradient, requiring energy. Often contrasted with 受動輸送 (passive transport).

See also: 受動輸送

• 細さい胞ぼう膜まくを介かいした能のう動どう輸ゆ送そうにはATPが必ひつ要ようだ。

  Active transport across the cell membrane requires ATP.