What is the difference between passive and active nutrient uptake?
                                
                                
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                                Across all living organisms, nutrient transport is a fundamental biological process, but it occurs in two distinct ways. The key difference between passive and active nutrient uptake lies in the use of cellular energy and the direction of movement relative to the concentration gradient.