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BIOLOGY TOPIC 1 CELL BIOLOGY

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How does a sodium-potassium protein pump work for active transport? (4)

Author: Sammy Universe



Answer:

3 Na+ ions attach to the binding sites on the pump ATP hydrolysis changes shape of pump (conformation) = expose extracellular binding sites 2 K+ ions attach to these sites = ions are exchanged once the phosphate group is released to make the pump return to its original conformation translocate potassium across membrane


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