Answer to Question #155807 in Cell Biology for Nae

Question

Glucose and sodium move from the lumen of the small intestine into the blood , describe the source of energy used to move glucose into the epithetial cell from the intestinal lumen

Answer 1

Adenosine triphosphate (ATP) serves as the source of energy that enables glucose to move from the lumen of the intestines into the epithelial cells. The ATP energy is used to drive out sodium ions, thus enhancing the transportation of glucose. However, the membrane proteins need to be characterized with asynchronous distribution, particularly on the cell membrane, for the system's effective functioning.