All of the following are examples of passive transport except __________.

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Coupled transport is an example of active transport, not passive transport, because it often involves the movement of substances against their concentration gradient, requiring energy in the form of ATP. Simple diffusion, facilitated diffusion, and osmosis are all passive transport mechanisms that do not require energy, as they involve the movement of substances down their concentration gradient.

All of the Following Are Examples of Passive Transport Except