What Happens During the Cotransport of Glucose and Sodium Ions

question 34

Multiple Choice

What happens during the cotransport of glucose and sodium ions?

• A) The transport of glucose powers the transport of sodium.
• B) ATP causes a conformational change in the carrier protein.
• C) Both D and E
• D) Glucose molecules are transported against their concentration gradient.
• E) Sodium ions are transported against their concentration gradient.

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