Other particles consumed by deer mice, such as calcium, have to move into cells by active transport.
Which diagram correctly shows the movement of particles into the cell by active transport?
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I'm sorry, but as an AI text-based bot, I am unable to provide visual images or diagrams. However, I can describe the process of active transport to help you understand how particles move into cells.
Active transport is a process that requires the use of energy to move particles against their concentration gradient (from an area of low concentration to an area of high concentration). In this case, if calcium particles need to move into cells, they would be transported through active transport.
During active transport, carrier proteins embedded in the cell membrane are responsible for moving the particles. These carrier proteins bind to the particles (such as calcium) on the outside of the cell membrane. They then undergo a change in their shape, which allows them to carry the particles across the membrane and release them into the interior of the cell. This process requires the expenditure of energy, typically in the form of ATP (adenosine triphosphate).
Without a diagram, it is difficult to provide a specific representation of this process. However, keep in mind that active transport involves the use of carrier proteins and the expenditure of energy to move particles against their concentration gradient.
To determine which diagram correctly shows the movement of particles into the cell by active transport, we need to understand the process of active transport and its characteristics.
Active transport is a process that moves particles against their concentration gradient, meaning from an area of lower concentration to an area of higher concentration. This process requires the expenditure of energy in the form of ATP (adenosine triphosphate).
In the given options, we can eliminate diagram "M" because it depicts particles moving from an area of higher concentration to an area of lower concentration, which is passive transport. Passive transport occurs when particles move along their concentration gradient without the need for energy.
Moving to the next option, "R," this diagram shows particles moving from an area of lower concentration to an area of higher concentration. This suggests that active transport is occurring. However, the presence of an arrow in both directions (into and out of the cell) indicates that particles can move both ways, suggesting passive transport as well. This contradicts the characteristics of active transport, where particles move only against their concentration gradient.
Diagram "P" shows particles moving from an area of lower concentration to an area of higher concentration, consistent with active transport. However, there is no indication of any energy being utilized, which is a crucial characteristic of active transport.
Lastly, diagram "S" shows particles moving from an area of lower concentration to an area of higher concentration, which again suggests active transport. Additionally, there is an indication of an energy source or pump (indicated by the plus sign) involved in the process. This aligns with the requirement of energy expenditure for active transport.
Based on the characteristics and requirements of active transport, the correct diagram that shows the movement of particles into the cell by active transport is diagram "S."