Pumps are transporters that are able to harness energy provided by other components in the cells to drive the movement of solutes across membranes, against their concentration gradient.This type of transport is called

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Pumps are able to move solutes against their concentration gradient, which requires the expenditure of cellular energy. This type of transport is called active transport. Free diffusion, facilitated diffusion, and passive transport do not require energy input from the cell.

Pumps Are Transporters That Are Able to Harness Energy Provided