The Potential Across the M Itochondrial Mem Brane Is

question 15

Multiple Choice

The potential across the m itochondrial mem brane is

• A) About 180 mV, negative inside and across the inner mitochondrial membrane
• B) About 85 mV, negative inside and across the inner mitochondrial membrane
• C) About 180 mV, negative inside and across the outer mitochondrial mem brane
• D) About 180 mV, positive inside and across the inner mitochondrial membrane
• E) About 85 mV, positive inside and across the inner mitochondrial membrane

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Definitions:

Set Point

A normal condition maintained by homeostatic mechanisms.

Steady State

A condition where the variables (such as concentration of substances) in a system remain constant over time despite ongoing processes that attempt to change them.

Homeostatic Response

The process by which organisms regulate internal conditions, such as temperature and pH, to maintain a stable internal environment.

Set Point

The target value that a system regulates towards, such as the human body's regulation of temperature or glucose levels.