In the transport model shown below, what is the exchange rate of Na+ for K+?





a. They are traded evenly across the membrane.

b. Two Na+ are exchanged for every single K+.

c. Three Na+ are exchanged for each two K+.

d. This model is not transporting the ions at all.


c. Three Na+ are exchanged for each two K+.

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