Refer to the accompanying diagram to match the following ions with the statements below. Answers may be used more than once
-Its charge tends to move sodium out of the cell.
A)potassium
B)sodium
C)chloride
D)intracellular proteins

Question

Refer to the accompanying diagram to match the following ions with the statements below. Answers may be used more than once
-Its charge tends to move sodium out of the cell.
A)potassium 
B)sodium 
C)chloride 
D)intracellular proteins

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The diagram shows a sodium-potassium pump, which uses ATP energy to move three sodium ions out of the cell and two potassium ions into the cell. This means that the charge of the sodium ion tends to move out of the cell, making choice B (sodium) the best fit for the statement. None of the other ions listed have a direct role in moving sodium out of the cell.

Refer to the Accompanying Diagram to Match the Following Ions