Sodium-potassium ATPase – Protein Functions
Über den Vortrag
Der Vortrag „Sodium-potassium ATPase – Protein Functions“ von Kevin Ahern, PhD ist Bestandteil des Kurses „Biochemistry: Basics“.
Quiz zum Vortrag
Which of the following is true of the sodium-potassium ATPase?
- It requires ATP to move sodium against its concentration gradient.
- Three potassium ions are moved out of the cell for every pair of sodium ions that are moved into the cell.
- It uses potential energy from the sodium gradient to move potassium.
- It is embedded in the mitochondrial membrane.
- Both sodium and potassium move down their concentration gradient.
What is the most important function of the sodium-potassium ATPase?
- It helps maintain the proper osmotic pressure differences between the intracellular and extracellular environments.
- It conserves cellular energy.
- It prevents toxic levels of potassium from building up outside the cell.
- It allows for good communicaton between cells.
- It allows utilization of excess ATP.
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Dozent des Vortrages Sodium-potassium ATPase – Protein Functions
Kevin Ahern, PhD
Dr. Kevin Ahern is a Professor in the Department of Biochemistry and Biophysics at Oregon State University (OSU), USA.
He obtained his PhD in Biochemistry from Oregon State University. Currently, he teaches courses for health sciences students at OSU.
He is co-author of three Open Educational electronic textbooks on Biochemistry and a Guide to Getting Into Medical School.
Due to his achievements, he earned OSU’s highest teaching recognition, the Elizabeth P. Ritchie Distinguished Professor Award in 2017.
Within Lecturio, Dr. Ahern teaches courses on Biochemistry and on "How to Get into Medical School”.
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