The Movement of Na⁺ and K⁺ Across the Plasma Membrane

question 71

Multiple Choice

The movement of Na⁺ and K⁺ across the plasma membrane protons by Na⁺K⁺-ATPase is an example of what type of transport?

• A) passive diffusion
• B) facilitated diffusion
• C) active antiport cotransport
• D) active symport cotransport
• E) mass transit

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