Match Each Ion with the MOST Appropriate Characteristic

question 30

Multiple Choice

Match each ion with the MOST appropriate characteristic.
-NA⁺-K⁺ pump ___

• A)depolarization
• B)protein anions (molecules)
• C)hyperpolarization
• D)maintains resting potential

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Definitions:

Deforestation

The clearing or thinning of forests by humans, often for agricultural, commercial, or urban development purposes.

Fishery Collapse

A dramatic decline in fish populations in a given area to the point where they can no longer support a commercial fishing industry, often due to overfishing, pollution, or habitat destruction.

Great Barrier Reef

The Great Barrier Reef is the world's largest coral reef system, located in the Coral Sea off the coast of Queensland, Australia, known for its vast biodiversity and as a popular destination for tourism and diving.

Pacific Halibut

A species of flatfish found in the North Pacific Ocean, known for being a significant source of seafood.