Question 3

(Multiple Choice)

The stoichiometry of the Na ,K- AT Pase is


A) 3 Na+ ions are pumped into the cell with 2 K+ ions being pumped out
B) 3 Na+ ions move in and 1 Ca2+ ion moves out
C) 1 Na+ ion m ov es ou t with eve y K+ ion tha t moves in
D) 3 Na+ ions are pumped out of the cell with 2 K+ ion s be ing pu m pe d in
E) 3 Na+ ions are pumped out of the cell with each K+ ion being
pumped in

Answer

D