What Is Responsible for the Unequal Distribution of Ions Across

question 135

Multiple Choice

What is responsible for the unequal distribution of ions across a membrane, thereby causing a charge?

• A)the ability of permeable ions to pass through a membrane
• B)the concentration of carrier proteins in the membrane
• C)the semipermeable membrane
• D)the concentration of ions seeking equilibrium with respect to their charge
• E)the concentration of impermeable charged molecules

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