Which of the following statement about the plasma membrane Na+/K+-ATPase pump is INCORRECT?

A. It is used to generate sodium and potassium gradients across the membrane.
B. It is an electrogenic pump.
C. It is a pump for active transport of K+ out of the cell and Na+ into the cell.
D. It is a pump for active transport of K+ into the cell and Na+ out of the cell.
E. It is a pump that utilizes energy from ATP.


C. It is a pump for active transport of K+ out of the cell and Na+ into the cell.

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