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Sodium-potassium pump requires to pump out the sodium ions against the concentration gradient.

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ATP
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Glucose
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NADH
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Solution

The correct option is A ATP
The sodium-potassium pump is a medium of active transport of ions in and out of the cell. It utilises ATP to move 3 sodium ions out of the cell and bring in 2 potassium ions into the cell.

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