Which Is True About the Sodium and Potassium Pump

question 46

Multiple Choice

Which is true about the sodium and potassium pump?

• A) Two sodium ions are taken into the cell.
• B) Three sodium ions are taken out of the cell.
• C) Three potassium ions are taken into the cell.
• D) Two potassium ions are taken out of the cell.

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