Which Statement Best Describes the Activity of the Sodium-Potassium Pump

question 30

Multiple Choice

Which statement best describes the activity of the sodium-potassium pump?

• A) It transports hydrogen ions out of the cell.
• B) It transports water directly out of the cell.
• C) It transports 2 sodium ions into the cell in exchange for 3 potassium ions.
• D) It transports 3 sodium ions out of the cell in exchange for 2 potassium ions.
• E) It transports 2 sodium ions out of the cell in exchange for 2 potassium ions.

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