The sodium-potassium pump is an example of
Correct Answer: Active transport
Description: In Na+– K+ exchange, 3Na+ goes out and 2K+ goes into the cell with the utilization of ATP.
Hence it is a primary active transport. Due to the net flow of Na+ outwards, there is a potential difference that occurs.
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