Which of the Following Statements About the Na+-K+ ATPase Pump

question 43

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about the Na+-K+ ATPase pump is false?

• A) It transports Na⁺ out of cells and K⁺ into cells.
• B) It binds to, and hydrolyzes, ATP.
• C) It is constantly active in all cells.
• D) Its activity requires the expenditure of metabolic energy.
• E) It transports Na⁺ and K⁺ in a 1:1 ratio.

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