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The sodium-potassium pump is a specialized type of transport protein found in your cell membranes. The pump's

job is to move potassium ions into the cell in
the direction of low to high concentration. In order for this to happen, the cell uses energy
to operate the pump. This is an important step in the function of our
nerve cells. What type of transport does the sodium-potassium pump use?

A. Diffusion
B. Active Transport,
C. osmosis
D. Passive Transport

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Answer:

Active Transport

Step-by-step explanation:

Active Transport requires energy input

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