The concentration of glucose inside of a cell is higher than the concentration outside of that cell, yet glucose continues to enter the cell. This is an example of

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This is an example of active transport because glucose is moving against its concentration gradient, from an area of lower concentration to an area of higher concentration. This requires energy in the form of ATP to be used by the cell to transport glucose into the cell.

The Concentration of Glucose Inside of a Cell Is Higher