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Sodium-potassium pump transports

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a

two Na+ outward and imports three K+ into the cell

b

three K+ outward and imports two Na+ into the cell

c

three Na+ outward and imports two K+ into the cell

d

two K+ outward and imports three Na+ into the cell

answer is B.

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Detailed Solution

The ionic gradients across the resting membrane are maintained by the active transport of ions by the sodium-potassium pump which transports 3 Na+ outwards for 2 K+ into the cell. 

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