A)Which statement correctly describes the function of pumps in the plasma membrane? (1 point)
Responses
Pumps glue the plasma membranes of adjacent cells together.
Pumps glue the plasma membranes of adjacent cells together.
Pumps move substances through the plasma membrane.
Pumps move substances through the plasma membrane.
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 hold the plasma membrane together.
Pumps hold the plasma membrane together.
1 answer
The correct statement that describes the function of pumps in the plasma membrane is:
Pumps move substances through the plasma membrane.
Pumps are specialized proteins that help in the active transport of ions and molecules across the plasma membrane, often against their concentration gradient, using energy.
