One Result of the Movement of Ions Through Ion Channels

question 14

Multiple Choice

One result of the movement of ions through ion channels is the creation of a membrane potential. The membrane potential is

• A) a charge imbalance across the plasma membrane.
• B) the difference in ion concentrations on either side of the plasma membrane.
• C) the difference in ATP concentrations on either side of the plasma membrane.
• D) the capacity for active transport.
• E) the ability of macromolecules to recognize and adhere to one another.