When sodium is pumped out of cells against a concentration gradient it gathers potential energy. If ion channels are present to allow the sodium to re-enter the cell passively then this energy is released. It is this energy which is used to power. Secondary Active Transport
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When sodium is pumped out of cells against a concentration gradient it gathers potential energy. If ion channels are present to allow the sodium to re-enter the cell passively then this energy is released. It is this energy which is used to power. '''Secondary Active Transport'''.