For each molecule of ATP consumed during active transport of sodium and potassium, there is an import of _______ ion(s) and an export of _______ ion(s). A) two Na⁺; three K⁺ B) two Na⁺; one K⁺ C) one K⁺; three Na⁺ D) two K⁺; three Na⁺ E) three K⁺; two Na⁺

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The sodium-potassium pump exports three Na⁺ ions and imports two K⁺ ions for each ATP molecule consumed.

For Each Molecule of ATP Consumed During Active Transport of Sodium