Question 2

(Multiple Choice)

The cell can change the pH of its internal compartments using membrane transport proteins that pump protons into or out of a compartment. How many protons should be pumped into an endocytic vesicle that is 10-¹⁵ liters in volume and has a neutral pH in order to change the pH to 5? Avogadro's number is 6 × 10²³. Omit complications such as the membrane potential, buffers, and other cellular components.


A) 6000
B) 60,000
C) 120,000
D) 600,000
E) 6,000,000

Answer

A