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Precious Godwin
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The role of ATP in the sodium-potassium pump is

A) to transfer Na+ to the inside of a cell.
B) to assist a Na+ to bind to a carbohydrate.
C) to transfer Na+ to the outside of a cell.
D) to assist a cell to release Na+ by exocytosis.
E) to assist a cell to take up Na+ by endocytosis.

Sodium-Potassium Pump

A vital cell membrane protein that pumps sodium ions out of and potassium ions into cells, essential for maintaining cellular electrochemical gradients.

ATP

Adenosine triphosphate, a molecule that carries energy within cells, serving as a primary energy currency for cellular processes.

Exocytosis

A process by which a cell transports secretory products through the cytoplasm to the plasma membrane and then into the extracellular space.

  • Comprehend membrane transport mechanisms including passive and active transport.
  • Recognize the role of ATP in cell transport mechanisms, specifically in the sodium-potassium pump.
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Caleb SummerfieldOct 29, 2024
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