Which Statement About the Transport of Glucose into the Gut

question 9

Multiple Choice

Which statement about the transport of glucose into the gut epithelial cell through the apical membrane is true?

• A) The glucose transporter on the apical membrane uses ATP-bond energy.
• B) Glucose diffuses through the apical membrane using its own concentration gradient; therefore, it does not use any energy.
• C) Na⁺ uses ATP-bond energy as it brings in glucose at the apical membrane.
• D) ATP-bond energy is used at the Na⁺‒K⁺ pump in setting up the Na⁺ gradient.

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Definitions:

Optic Nerve

Twin nerves that convey sight-related information from the retina to the brain.

Retina

A layer at the back of the eyeball containing cells that are sensitive to light and that trigger nerve impulses that pass via the optic nerve to the brain.

Wavelength

The distance between two consecutive crests or troughs in a wave, typically used in the context of electromagnetic waves such as light, sound, and radio.

Colors

The aspect of things that results from the light they emit or transmit, giving them a characteristic appearance in terms of hue, saturation, and brightness.