Multiple Choice
Which of the following statements is TRUE?
A) Amoebae have transporter proteins that actively pump water molecules from the cytoplasm to the cell exterior.
B) Bacteria and animal cells rely on the Na+-K+ pump in the plasma membrane to prevent lysis resulting from osmotic imbalances.
C) The Na+-K+ pump allows animal cells to thrive under conditions of very low ionic strength.
D) The Na+-K+ pump helps to keep both Na+ and Cl− ions out of the cell.
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