What Are the Relative Concentrations of Na⁺, K⁺ and Dissolved $\uparrow$

question 54

Multiple Choice

What are the relative concentrations of Na⁺, K⁺ and dissolved proteins in the intracellular solution (i.e. cytosol) as opposed to in the extracellular fluid?

• A) \(\uparrow\) Na⁺, \(\uparrow\) K⁺, and \(\uparrow\) dissolved proteins inside the cell
• B) \(\uparrow\) Na⁺, \(\downarrow\) K⁺, and \(\uparrow\) dissolved proteins inside the cell
• C) \(\downarrow\) Na⁺, \(\uparrow\) K⁺, and \(\uparrow\) dissolved proteins inside the cell
• D) \(\downarrow\) Na⁺, \(\downarrow\) K⁺, and \(\downarrow\) dissolved proteins inside the cell

Identify the organelles involved in metabolism, specifically eukaryotic cells.

Explain the effects of different conditions (e.g., ATP levels, anaerobiosis) on metabolic pathways.

Understand the concept of oxidation-reduction reactions in cellular metabolism.

Describe allosteric regulation and its importance in metabolic pathways.

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