Explain why the (Na+-K+)-ATPase carries out transport in one direction only.

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Explain why the (Na+-K+)-ATPase carriesout transport in one direction only.

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NaKATPase restores sodium Na and potassium K electrochemical gradients dissipated by action potentials and ioncoupled transport processes As the ions are transported they become transiently    See Answer
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