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Biology

Passive Transport

Quick fact

Passive transport requires no cellular energy (ATP) and always moves substances from an area of higher concentration to lower concentration, down the concentration gradient.

Why this is interesting

You've likely seen a drop of food coloring spread through water on its own—but how do cells manage to bring in nutrients and let out waste without using any energy?