1. All of the following are true of the sodium-potassium pump except: a. It is a symport b. It is a protein c. It uses the energy of ATP hydrolysis d. It is an antiport
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The sodium-potassium pump is a membrane protein that actively transports sodium (Na+) out of the cell and potassium (K+) into the cell, using energy from ATP hydrolysis. Show more…
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