Which statement correctly describes the function of pumps in the plasma membrane? (1 point)

Responses

Pumps move substances through the plasma membrane.
Pumps move substances through the plasma membrane.

Pumps glue the plasma membranes of adjacent cells together.
Pumps glue the plasma membranes of adjacent cells together.

Pumps hold the plasma membrane together.
Pumps hold the plasma membrane together.

Pumps store water in the plasma membrane for later use by the cell.

1 answer

The correct statement is:

Pumps move substances through the plasma membrane.

Pumps in the plasma membrane actively transport substances across the membrane, often against their concentration gradient, which is crucial for maintaining cellular homeostasis and function.