Which of the Following Statements About the Na⁺/K⁺ Pump Is

question 81

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about the Na⁺/K⁺ pump is False?

• A) It transports Na⁺ out of the cell and K⁺ into the cell.
• B) It is present in neurons.
• C) Its activity requires the expenditure of metabolic (cellular) energy.
• D) It transports Na⁺ and K⁺ in a 1:1 ratio.

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