The sodium- potassium requires energy to move sodium and potassium ions across the cell membrane. Which of these describes the process used by the sodium-potassium pump?
A
Osmosis
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B
Diffusion
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C
Active transport
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D
Photosynthesis
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Solution
The correct option is C Active transport The process of moving sodium and potassium ions across the cell membrane is a process active transport involving the hydrolysis of ATP to provide the necessary energy.