Membrane-Bound Proteins That Use Metabolic Energy to Move Ions Across

question 169

Multiple Choice

Membrane-bound proteins that use metabolic energy to move ions across the plasma membrane are called

• A)ion channels.
• B)ion pumps.
• C)peripheral protein pumps.
• D)peripheral protein channels.
• E)ion receptors.

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Definitions:

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Hypothalamus

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