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Assertion : Active transport moves substances against their concentration gradient.
Reason : Active transport requires energy.

A

If both assertion and reason are true and reason is the correct explanation of assertion.

B

If both assertion and reason are true but reason is not the correct explanation of assertion.

C

If assertion is true but reason is false.

D

If both assertion and reason are false.

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Active transport is a uphill movement of materials across the membrane where the solute particles move against their chemical concentration or electrochemical gradient. Energy is required for the process. It is obtained from ATP.
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