The First Step of the Na+/ K+ Pump's Activity Involves

question 83

Multiple Choice

The first step of the Na+/ K+ pump's activity involves the binding of which of the following?

• A)2 K+ to their binding site on the outside of the cell
• B)3 Na+ and 2 K+ to their respective binding sites
• C)2 K+ to their binding site on the inside of the cell
• D)3 Na+ to their binding site on the inside of the cell
• E)3 Na+ to their binding site on the outside of the cell

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