Which of the following is TRUE about the Na+/K+ pump?
Correct answer: B. It moves 3 Na+ out and 2 K+ in
- A. It moves 2 Na+ out and 3 K+ in
- B. It moves 3 Na+ out and 2 K+ in
- C. It is a passive transport mechanism
- D. It does not require ATP
Explanation
The Na+/K+ ATPase pump moves 3 Na+ out and 2 K+ in against their concentration gradients, using ATP.
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