Question

Discuss the role of the Na+/K+ATPase pump in osmoregulation.

29 Jan 2026
Answer :
Word Count : 240
The Na⁺/K⁺-ATPase pump is a fundamental membrane-bound enzyme that plays a critical role in osmoregulation in animals. It actively transports three sodium ions (Na⁺) out of the cell and two potassium ions (K⁺) into the cell per ATP molecule hydrolyzed, creating and maintaining steep electrochemical gradients across the
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