Question
Download Solution PDFHow many sodium ions get transported outside for every two Potassium getting into the cell?
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OSSC Soil Conservation Extension Worker Official Paper II 11 Feb 2022
Answer (Detailed Solution Below)
Option 4 : Three
Detailed Solution
Download Solution PDFThe correct answer is Three.
Key Points
- The sodium-potassium pump is an essential mechanism in maintaining cellular homeostasis.
- For every two potassium ions (K+) transported into the cell, three sodium ions (Na+) are transported out of the cell.
- This pump is crucial for functions such as nerve impulse transmission and muscle contraction.
- The process utilizes ATP as an energy source to move ions against their concentration gradients.
Important Points
- The sodium-potassium pump is also known as Na+/K+-ATPase.
- Maintaining the correct balance of sodium and potassium ions is vital for cell function and volume.
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