Neet Solved Paper 2015 Question 3
Question: The function of Sodium pump is a biological process operating in each and every cell of all animals. Which of the following biologically important ions is also a constituent of this pump?
Options:
A) $ C{a^{2+}} $
B) $ M{g^{2+}} $
C) $ {K^{+}} $
D) $ F{e^{2+}} $
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Answer:
Correct Answer: C
Solution:
- The Sodium pump is also known as a sodium-potassium pump. This pump is an important contributor to action potential produced by nerve cells. The process of moving sodium and potassium ions across the cell membrane is an active transport process involving the hydrolysis of ATP to provide the necessary energy. This process is responsible for maintaining the large excess of $ N{a^{+}} $ outside the cell and the large excess of $ {K^{+}} $ ions on the inside.
