THE PLANT CELL SURVIVAL LAB

Proton Pump Commander

Use ATP to export H⁺, maintain the membrane gradient, and power nutrient uptake through four survival waves.

TIME LEFT2:00
SCORE0
WAVE1 / 4
CELL INTEGRITY 100%
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TWO MINUTE SURVIVAL

Proton Pump Commander

Use ATP to export H⁺, maintain the membrane gradient, and power nutrient uptake through four survival waves.

PLAYER GUIDE

How to Play

  1. Survive four 30-second demand waves while keeping ATP, the H⁺ gradient and nutrients above the danger line.
  2. Pump protons outward with ATP. Import nutrients with the gradient through a coupled transporter. Supply ATP using stored fuel.
  3. Low support damages cell integrity. Reach 120 seconds for a 500-point bonus. Explore untimed is a safe practice mode.
  4. Pause with P, use the music toggle, or restart at any time.

Support meters, health, scores and timing are game abstractions. Real plant cells use continuous transport and regulation.

SURVIVAL REPORT

Score · Time · Best completed score