During the action of a sodium-potassium pump, 50 ATP molecules were spent. Predict how many sodium ions are transported across the cell membrane.

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Sue

4 April, 09:33

During the action of a sodium-potassium pump, 50 ATP molecules were spent. Predict how many sodium ions are transported across the cell membrane.

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Danny · Answer 1

Yes, each ATP molecule aids in moving 3 Na + across the membrane.

so 150 sodium ions are transported across the cell membrane when 50 ATP molecules are spent.