Which of the following mechanisms requires ATP directly for transport of ions across the plasma membrane?
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Correct answer: Primary active transport (e.g., Na⁺/K⁺-ATPase)
Primary active transport uses energy from ATP hydrolysis to move ions (e.g., Na⁺ out, K⁺ in) against their electrochemical gradients — a central mechanism for maintaining cellular ion balance.
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