The Na⁺/K⁺ ATPase Pump Plays Only a Minor Role in Directly

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Essay

The Na⁺/K⁺ ATPase pump plays only a minor role in directly generating the resting membrane potential.(The electrogenic contributions are minimal. )However,the cell's membrane potential would not be possible without it.Explain how this can be true.

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Definitions:

Mitochondria

Organelles found in the cytoplasm of most eukaryotic cells, responsible for producing energy through the process of oxidative phosphorylation.

Diploid

An organism or cell having two sets of chromosomes, typically one set from each parent, denoted as 2n.

Gametes

Mature haploid male or female germ cells which are able to unite with another of the opposite sex in sexual reproduction to form a zygote.

Sporophyte Generation

The 2n, spore-producing stage in the life cycle of a plant. Compare with gametophyte generation.