Define the following terms:
$(1)$ Antiport
$(2)$ Active transport

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(N/A) $(1)$ Antiport: In this type of transport,two different molecules move across the membrane in opposite directions.
$(2)$ Active transport: This is the movement of molecules across a membrane against the concentration gradient (from lower concentration to higher concentration). This process requires carrier proteins and the expenditure of metabolic energy in the form of $ATP$.

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Active transport of molecules from outside to inside across a membrane requires:

Match the following columns regarding membrane transport mechanisms:
Column-$I$ Column-$II$
$P$. Uniport $I$. $A$ molecule moves across the membrane independent of other molecules.
$Q$. Symport $II$. Two molecules move in opposite directions.
$R$. Antiport $III$. Two molecules cross the membrane in the same direction.

In which transport,carrier molecule is necessary but energy is not utilised?

$P -$ Statement: Simple diffusion is a process of passive transport.
$Q -$ Reason: Passive transport does not require energy.

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