For Each Molecule of ATP Consumed During Active Transport of Sodium

question 206

Multiple Choice

For each molecule of ATP consumed during active transport of sodium and potassium, there is an import of _______ ion(s) and an export of _______ ion(s) .

• A) two Na⁺; three K⁺
• B) two Na⁺; one K⁺
• C) one K⁺; three Na⁺
• D) two K⁺; three Na⁺
• E) three K⁺; two Na⁺

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