Function of the Na⁺-K⁺ pump is an example of: A) carrier-mediated transport. B) diffusion. C) exocytosis. D) pinocytosis. E) active transport.

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The Na⁺-K⁺ pump is an example of active transport, as it requires energy to move substances against their concentration gradient. It is also a specific type of active transport called a membrane pump, as it involves the movement of ions (sodium and potassium) across the cell membrane.

Function of the Na+-K+ Pump Is an Example Of

Function of the Na⁺-K⁺ Pump Is an Example Of