Can ATP diffuse into the cell membrane or can it be actively transported?

Subject: Can ATP diffuse into the cell membrane or can it be actively transported?

Date: Wed Apr 22 13:33:55 2009
Posted by jesse
Grade level: 10-12 School: Sprague
City: Salem State/Province: OR Country: USA
Area of science: Biochemistry
ID: 1240432435.Bc

Message:


I was wondering if ATP can get into a cell either by diffusion or actively 
transport. If by active transport, is there a chemical gate on the membrane. 
Please tell me the name of it and some details about it.
Thanks

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