Essentials of Human Anatomy & Physiology (12th Edition)

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ISBN 10: 1292216239
ISBN 13: 978-1-29221-623-2

Chapter 3 - Cells and Tissues - Review Questions - Page 134: 21

Answer

$\text{The shape of the pump protein changes when Na$^{+}$-K$^{+}$ pump is phosphorylated. When K$^{+}$ binds to the pump protein, an inorganic phosphate group is released.}$

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$\text{The shape of the pump protein changes when Na$^{+}$-K$^{+}$ pump is phosphorylated. When K$^{+}$ binds to the pump protein, an inorganic phosphate group is released.}$
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