Knowing the Ion Concentrations on Both Sides of the Plasma

question 32

Multiple Choice

Knowing the ion concentrations on both sides of the plasma membrane makes it possible to calculate the membrane potential (Vm) ,because at equilibrium

• A)the Faraday constant is 0.
• B)ΔG is 1.
• C)ΔG is 0.
• D)the Vm is always -60 mV.
• E)It is not possible to calculate Vm without also knowing the uncharged solute distribution across the membrane.

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