Multiple Choice
Ion pumps differ from ion channels in that
A) they allow different types of ions to cross the neural membrane.
B) pumps respond to ligands and drugs, whereas channels respond to the electrical environment in their immediate vicinity.
C) channels require energy to operate, whereas pumps do not.
D) pumps require energy to function, whereas channels do not.
Correct Answer:
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