Assume the Following Permeability Ratios and Ionic Concentrations in a Cell

question 34

Short Answer

Assume the following permeability ratios and ionic concentrations in a cell:
P_K:P_Na:P_Cl = 1 : 0.03 : 0.1
Where K+ inside = 400 mM, outside = 20 mM
Where Na+ inside = 50 mM, outside = 440 mM
Where Cl- inside = 100 mM, outside = 560 mM
Set up, but do not solve, an equation to calculate the membrane potential at room temperature.

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