Question
Which statement correctly describes the function of pumps in the plasma membrane? (1 point)
Responses
Pumps hold the plasma membrane together.
Pumps hold the plasma membrane together.
Pumps glue the plasma membranes of adjacent cells together.
Pumps glue the plasma membranes of adjacent cells together.
Pumps store water in the plasma membrane for later use by the cell.
Pumps store water in the plasma membrane for later use by the cell.
Pumps move substances through the plasma membrane.
Responses
Pumps hold the plasma membrane together.
Pumps hold the plasma membrane together.
Pumps glue the plasma membranes of adjacent cells together.
Pumps glue the plasma membranes of adjacent cells together.
Pumps store water in the plasma membrane for later use by the cell.
Pumps store water in the plasma membrane for later use by the cell.
Pumps move substances through the plasma membrane.
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The correct statement is: **Pumps move substances through the plasma membrane.**
Pumps in the plasma membrane are integral proteins that actively transport ions and other molecules against their concentration gradient, using energy typically in the form of ATP.
Pumps in the plasma membrane are integral proteins that actively transport ions and other molecules against their concentration gradient, using energy typically in the form of ATP.
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