Assume that an actively respiring cell has 3x number of $K^{+}$ in its cytoplasm and 2x number of $K^{+}$ entered into the cell. What is the process by which $K^{+}$ transport has taken place?

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Dr. Abubacker · Accepted Answer

Secondary active transport depends upon chemiosmotic energy (membrane potential and /or ion gradient). In the given question, transport is against ion concentration gradient thus, showing secondary active transport.

Q. Assume that an actively respiring cell has 3x number of $K^{+}$ in its cytoplasm and 2x number of $K^{+}$ entered into the cell. What is the process by which $K^{+}$ transport has taken place?

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