The plasma membrane Na+/K+-ATPase pump

A. is used to generate sodium and potassium gradients across the membrane.
B. is a symporter.
C. is a pump for active transport of K+ out of the cell and Na+ into the cell.
D. is a pump for facilitated diffusion of K+ into the cell and Na+ out of the cell.
E. does not require ATP.


A. is used to generate sodium and potassium gradients across the membrane.

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