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USABO — The USA Biology Olympiad (USABO) is administered by the Center for Excellence in Education (CEE) and consists of an Open Exam (50 MC questions, 50 min) and a Semifinal Exam (120 MC questions, 150 min) covering cell biology, molecular biology, genetics, evolution, plant and animal physiology, ecology, ethology, microbiology, and biosystematics; top scorers advance to National Finals and represent the US at the International Biology Olympiad (IBO).
28
Questions
90m
Time Limit
70.00%
To Pass
Question 1 of 28👑 VIP
A cell biologist treats intestinal epithelial cells with ouabain, a drug that irreversibly inhibits the Na⁺/K⁺-ATPase. After prolonged treatment, intracellular [Na⁺] rises significantly. Which of the following secondary effects would MOST directly result from this change in the Na⁺ gradient?
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