4 Questions
What is the primary energy source used by the sodium-potassium pump?
ATP
What type of transport is exhibited by the sodium-potassium pump?
Primary active transport
What is the main role of the sodium-potassium pump in animal cells?
Maintaining correct concentrations of Na$^+$ and K$^+$
What is the primary electrogenic pump in plants?
Pumps hydrogen ions (H$^+$)
Study Notes
Energy Source and Transport Type of Sodium-Potassium Pump
- The primary energy source used by the sodium-potassium pump is ATP (adenosine triphosphate).
- The sodium-potassium pump exhibits active transport, as it uses energy to pump ions against their concentration gradients.
Role of Sodium-Potassium Pump in Animal Cells
- The main role of the sodium-potassium pump in animal cells is to maintain the proper balance of sodium and potassium ion concentrations.
Electrogenic Pump in Plants
- The primary electrogenic pump in plants is the proton pump.
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