Which of the following statements about the sodium-potassium pump is true?

a. It transports hydrogen ions out of the cell.
b. It transports 3 sodium ions out of the cell in exchange for 2 potassium ions.
c. It transports 2 sodium ions out of the cell in exchange for 2 potassium ions.
d. It transports 2 sodium ions out of the cell in exchange for 3 potassium ions.
e. It transports water directly out of the cell.


B

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