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Passive vs. Active Transport

Passive vs. Active Transport

6. The Membrane / Passive vs. Active Transport / Problem 2

The sodium-potassium pump (Na⁺/K⁺ pump) is an example of active transport. What ions are actively transported by this pump?

A

Sodium ions (Na⁺) into the cell, potassium ions (K⁺) out of the cell

B

Sodium ions (Na⁺) out of the cell, potassium ions (K⁺) into the cell

C

Both sodium ions (Na⁺) and potassium ions (K⁺) move into the cell

D

Both sodium ions (Na⁺) and potassium ions (K⁺) move out of the cell

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