The specialized membrane proteins that actively transport sodium and potassium ions across the plasma membrane are known as the ________.
A. sodium-chloride pump
B. sodium-manganese pump
C. sodium-potassium pump
D. sodium pump
Answer:C
The specialized membrane proteins that actively transport sodium and potassium ions across the plasma membrane are known as the ________.
A. sodium-chloride pump B. sodium-manganese pump C. sodium-potassium pump D. sodium pump