The activity of the sodium-potassium pump results in the movement of which ions across the plasma membrane?
A) It pumps sodium and potassium ions into the cell.
B) It pumps sodium and potassium ions out of the cell.
C) It pumps sodium ions into the cell and potassium ions out of the cell.
D) It pumps sodium ions out of the cell and potassium ions into the cell.

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The sodium-potassium pump actively transports sodium ions out of the cell and potassium ions into the cell, using ATP as the energy source. This process is crucial for maintaining the cell's electrochemical gradient.

The Activity of the Sodium-Potassium Pump Results in the Movement