Which is not true about the sodium and potassium pump?
A) It uses cellular energy.
B) Sodium moves into the cell and potassium moves out of the cell.
C) A carrier system is used.
D) It can move substances against their concentration gradient.

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The statement that Sodium moves into the cell and potassium moves out of the cell is incorrect. The opposite is true - the pump moves three sodium ions out of the cell for every two potassium ions moved into the cell.

Which Is Not True About the Sodium and Potassium Pump