Active transport pumps are used to move sodium ions across the membranes of gill cells in freshwater fish species. Which of the following statements about the pumps is accurate?Explain.  a) There are specific binding sites for sodium ions on the pump b) They require osmosis to carry the sodium ions into the cell c) This is an example of passive diffusion and ATP is required d) Their lipid based structure allows it to embed in the cell membrane

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Active transport pumps are used to move sodium ions across the membranes of gill cells in freshwater fish species. Which of the following statements about the pumps is accurate?Explain. 

  1. a) There are specific binding sites for sodium ions on the pump
  2. b) They require osmosis to carry the sodium ions into the cell
  3. c) This is an example of passive diffusion and ATP is required
  4. d) Their lipid based structure allows it to embed in the cell membrane
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