Na+/k+-atpase is considered to be an electrogenic pump because

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Donna Hood

4 May, 01:52

Na+/k+-atpase is considered to be an electrogenic pump because

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Ellen Craig · Answer 1

Na+/K + ATPase (sodium pump) is considered to be an electrogenic pump because during every transport cycle, it transports 3 Na + ions out of the cell and 2 K + ions into the cell. This leads to the movement of one net positive charge out of the cell making this process electrogenic.