Could the Na⁺ gradient be used to drive the inward transport of sucrose into the cell in this system? If possible, explain what would be necessary for it to occur.
A) Yes, because Na⁺ can facilitate the movement of sucrose against its concentration gradient.
B) No, because Na⁺ is not involved in the transport of sucrose into the cell.
C) Yes, but additional transport proteins or co-transporters would be required to couple the movement of Na⁺ with the movement of sucrose.
D) No, because sucrose and Na⁺ are transported independently and do not interact with each other.