All of the following apply to the sodium-potassium pump in neurons except
A) it requires ATP to work.
B) it moves potassium ions to the inside of the neuron and sodium ions to the outside.
C) it works against a concentration gradient.
D) it consists of an enzyme complex.
E) it relies on facilitated diffusion.

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The sodium-potassium pump does not rely on facilitated diffusion. Instead, it actively transports ions against their concentration gradient, requiring the use of ATP.

All of the Following Apply to the Sodium-Potassium Pump in Neurons