The movement of Na⁺ and K⁺ across the plasma membrane protons by Na⁺K⁺-ATPase is an example of what type of transport?

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This is an example of active antiport cotransport because the movement of Na+ and K+ is against their concentration gradient and is coupled with the movement of ATP molecules. The protons are involved in the conformational changes of the ATPase, but are not part of the transported molecules.

The Movement of Na+ and K+ Across the Plasma Membrane

The Movement of Na⁺ and K⁺ Across the Plasma Membrane