Which Statement Regarding the Sodium-Potassium Pump Is Correct

question 3

Multiple Choice

Which statement regarding the sodium-potassium pump is correct?

• A)The cell's plasma membrane is more soluble to sodium ions than potassium ions.
• B)The concentration of sodium ions should be higher inside the cell compartment.
• C)The concentration of potassium ions should be higher outside the cell compartment.
• D)The active transport involves pumping out three sodium ions and pumping in two potassium ions.

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