This diagram of the sodium-potassium pump in the cell membrane. Select the type of transport involved and explain why you made that choice.(2 PTS)

A)Passive transport
B)Active transport
C)Facilitated diffusion
(Explain why?)

This diagram of the sodiumpotassium pump in the cell membrane Select the type of transport involved and explain why you made that choice2 PTS APassive transport class=

Respuesta :

The sodium-potassium pump is an active transport - answer B. The pump uses ATP to move ions against their concentration gradient.

Answer:

The correct option is active transport.

Explanation:

  • This diagram describes the concentration of Na+ is higher outside than inside.
  • And Na+ is transported inside the cell via channel/transport protein.
  • There is also 1 ATP attached with Transport protein.
  • Attached ATP shows the use of energy.
  • So it is the transport of Na+ from high concentration to low concentration with the use of energy which is the process of active transport.