Which Equation Is Used to Determine the Equilibrium Potential of Any

question 12

Multiple Choice

Which equation is used to determine the equilibrium potential of any ion?

• A) Ohm's law
• B) The driving force
• C) The Nernst potential
• D) The Goldman-Hodgkin-Katz equation

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