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A poison was found that prevents binding of sodium to the Na+/K+ pump. What would be the most likely consequence of this poison? I. potassium would not be pumped into the cell II. glucose would not be pumped into the cell III. nerve impulses would not be transmitted
*This question is included in 11. Plasma Membrane and Transport, question #4
| (A) | I only |
| (B) | ... |
| (C) | ... |
| (D) | ... |
| (E) | ... |
| (F) | ... |
The solution is
Posted: 05/25/2014 23:00
Since the poison prevent sodium binding to sodium potassium pump but not sodium glucose pump, glucose transport should not be inhibited.