Cell The Unit Of Life Question 13

Question: Sodium and potassium pumps are common in many cells. Which of the following are necessary for the pumps to work?

Options:

A) ATP-driven pumping proteins.

B) A signal to activate the pumps.

C) A concentration gradient to work against.

D) All of the above

Show Answer

Answer:

Correct Answer: D

Solution:

[d] Temperature, molecule size, molecule charge, and concentration gradients all affect the rate at which diffusion takes place.