The diagram in Figure 129 shows a transporter that mediates the passive transfer of a solute down

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The diagram in Figure 12–9 shows a transporter that mediates the passive transfer of a solute down its concentration gradient across the membrane. How would you need to change the diagram to  the transporter into a pump that moves the solute up its concentration gradient by hydrolyzing ATP? Explain the need for each of the steps in your new illustration.


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Essential Cell Biology

ISBN: 9780393680362

5th Edition

Authors: Bruce Alberts, Karen Hopkin, Alexander Johnson, David Morgan, Martin Raff, Keith Roberts, Peter Walter

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