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Which membrane transporter is electrogenic and translocates a net charge across the membrane?

A) ATP synthase
B) Sodium-potassium pump
C) GLUT transporter
D) Aquaporin

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Final answer:

The sodium-potassium pump is the electrogenic transporter that moves a net charge across the membrane by transporting three sodium ions out and two potassium ions into the cell, using ATP for energy.

Step-by-step explanation:

The electrogenic transporter that translocates a net charge across the membrane is B) the sodium-potassium pump. This active transport mechanism utilizes energy from ATP to move three sodium ions (Na+) out of the cell and two potassium ions (K+) into the cell, creating an electrochemical gradient. Because it moves a different number of ions in each direction, it results in a net movement of charge across the cell membrane and is therefore electrogenic.

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