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pumps unequal quantities of Na+ and K+ across the membrane, 3Na+ out of and 2 K+ into the cell per pump cycle.

In other words, it generates electricity by producing a net movement of positive charge out of a cell.

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Because it pumps equal quantities of Na+ and K+ across the membrane.

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generates voltage across the membrane.

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