Describe the role played by protein pumps during active transport in plants.

Vedclass pdf generator app on play store
Vedclass iOS app on app store
(N/A) In plant cells,active transport occurs against the concentration gradient,i.e.,from a region of lower concentration to a region of higher concentration.
The process of active transport involves specific protein pumps.
The protein pumps are made up of specific proteins called trans-membrane proteins.
These pumps first make a complex with the substance to be transported across the membrane,using the energy derived from $ATP$.
The substance finally gets liberated into the cytoplasm as a result of the dissociation of the protein-substance complex.

Explore More

Similar Questions

Exchange of substances between individual cells and their environments takes place by

In .......... both molecules cross the membrane in the same direction.

Transport occurs along the concentration gradient.

Which of the following processes shows uphill transport?

$A$: Simple diffusion is a passive transport process.
$R$: Passive transport does not require energy.

Vedclass Products

For Students

Vedclass Test Series

Mock tests in real JEE/NEET style with performance analysis. 5-day free trial.

Start Free Trial
For Teachers

Exam Paper Generator

Generate Set A/B/C/D exam papers from 7.5L+ questions in 2 minutes. 3 chapters free.

Try Free
For Institutes

Online Exam Module

Live online exams with unlimited students, 360° analytics & white-label branding.

See Demo