How Are Potassium and Sodium Transported Across Plasma Membranes

question 8

Multiple Choice

How are potassium and sodium transported across plasma membranes?

• A) By passive electrolyte channels
• B) By coupled channels
• C) By adenosine triphosphate enzyme (ATPase)
• D) By diffusion

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