Active Transport PowerPoint: AQA GCSE Biology Revision

A one-topic revision summary for AQA GCSE Biology Paper 1, Cell Biology. It explains how carrier proteins use energy from respiration to move substances against a concentration gradient, compares active transport with diffusion and osmosis, and gives real examples in root hair cells and the small intestine, with the evidence that active transport needs energy.

• 6 slides
• AQA GCSE Biology Paper 1
• Revision summary
• Exam tips included
• Fully editable

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What the PowerPoint covers

1. What active transport is: movement against a concentration gradient using carrier proteins and ATP.
2. Diffusion, osmosis and active transport compared: a table of direction, energy, membranes and examples.
3. Real examples: mineral ions into root hair cells, glucose absorption in the gut and more.
4. Evidence for active transport: what metabolic poisons, lack of oxygen and temperature show.
5. Key vocabulary and exam tips: carrier proteins, ATP, respiration and how to avoid common mistakes.

Who it is for

GCSE biology and combined science students (Foundation and Higher) revising Cell Biology, and teachers who want a ready made summary for a recap starter, homework or revision lesson. Written for the AQA specification, and just as useful for other exam boards.

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