Answer the following statements true (T) or false (F)

1. The Na+/K+-ATPase pump is a ligand-gated ion channel.
2. Ion gradients across the membrane drive numerous cellular functions.
3. The ability of bread to rise is mainly a function of the CO2 produced anaerobically during oxidative phosphorylation.
4. The aerobic breakdown of glucose yields 34 to 38 ATP, while the anaerobic breakdown of glucose yields 20 ATP.


1. FALSE
2. TRUE
3. FALSE
4. FALSE

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