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Sodium and potassium, although so simila...

Sodium and potassium, although so similar chemically, differ qualitatively in their

A

ability to penetrate cell membranes

B

transport mechanisms

C

efficiency to activate enzymes

D

all of these

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The correct Answer is:
D
`K^(+)` ions are the most abundant cations within cell fluids. Thus they activate many enzymes and participate in the oxidation of glucose to produce ATP (adenosine triphosphate).
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