Marcus Works in the Laboratory of Dr

question 54

Multiple Choice

Marcus works in the laboratory of Dr.Flores,an expert in the electrophysiology of squid axons.After taking a reading from a recording electrode placed within a squid axon,Marcus comments to Dr.Flores that the squid axon is at its resting potential.What measurement did Marcus take with the recording electrode?

• A)−70 mV
• B)−40 mV
• C)0 mV
• D)+40 mV

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