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Active transport processes in the cell require which of the following energy molecules?Group of answer choicesRERmembraneATPGolgi

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Active transport processes in the cell require which of the following energy molecules?Group of answer choicesRERmembraneATPGolgi

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The active transport processes in the cell require ATP (Adenosine Triphosphate) as the energy molecule.

Here's a step-by-step explanation:

  1. Active transport is a process that moves ions or molecules across a cell membrane into a region of higher concentration, assisted by enzymes and requiring energy.

  2. This energy comes from ATP, which is often called the "energy currency" of the cell.

  3. ATP provides the energy for both active transport and for many other cellular processes.

  4. When ATP is broken down into ADP (Adenosine Diphosphate), energy is released, which is used for active transport.

  5. Therefore, ATP is the energy molecule required for active transport processes in the cell.

RER (Rough Endoplasmic Reticulum), membrane, and Golgi are not energy molecules, they are parts of the cell structure.

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