Question

if a defect occurred in a cell such that its sodium - potassium pumps no longer functioned correctly, what would occur in the cell? multiple choice the concentration of potassium ions would decrease outside the cell. the concentration of sodium ions would decrease inside the cell. the concentration of potassium ions would increase inside the cell. the concentration of sodium ions would increase inside the cell.

Explanation:

The sodium - potassium pump normally pumps 3 sodium ions out of the cell and 2 potassium ions into the cell using ATP. If it malfunctions, sodium ions that are normally pumped out will accumulate inside the cell.

Answer:

The concentration of sodium ions would increase inside the cell.