STANDARDBotany-Cell Membrane
STANDARD Botany Transport Mechanisms MCQ Question
Type: MCQ-conceptual-Medium
The sodium potassium pumps maintain active transport of ions by transporting _______ Na⁺ outwards for _______ K⁺ inwards
A
1, 1
B
2, 1
C
3, 2
D
2, 3
Correct Answer
Option C
Detailed Explanation
The sodium-potassium pump transports 3 Na⁺ ions out of the cell and 2 K⁺ ions into the cell, maintaining the electrochemical gradient essential for various cellular processes.
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