Question
Which statement correctly describes the function of pumps in the plasma membrane? (1 point)
A pumps hold the plasma membrane together
B pumps move substances through the plasma membrane
C pumps glue the plasma membrane of adjacent cells together
D pump store water in the plasma membrane for later use by the cell
A pumps hold the plasma membrane together
B pumps move substances through the plasma membrane
C pumps glue the plasma membrane of adjacent cells together
D pump store water in the plasma membrane for later use by the cell
Answers
GPT-4o mini
The correct statement that describes the function of pumps in the plasma membrane is:
**B pumps move substances through the plasma membrane**.
Pumps are integral membrane proteins that transport specific substances across the membrane, often against their concentration gradient using energy (usually in the form of ATP).
**B pumps move substances through the plasma membrane**.
Pumps are integral membrane proteins that transport specific substances across the membrane, often against their concentration gradient using energy (usually in the form of ATP).