Lons are unequally distributed across the plasma membrane of all cells. This ion distribution contributes to the creation of an electrical potential difference across the membrane. What is the name given to this potential difference?

A) Threshold potential

B) Action potential

C) Resting membrane potential

D) Hyperpolarization

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Jackrabbit

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15 December, 01:31

Lons are unequally distributed across the plasma membrane of all cells. This ion distribution contributes to the creation of an electrical potential difference across the membrane. What is the name given to this potential difference?

A) Threshold potential

B) Action potential

C) Resting membrane potential

D) Hyperpolarization

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Jasmin Callahan · Answer 1

C) Resting membrane potential

Explanation:

The resting membrane potential is the baseline potential that can be recorded across the plasma membrane of an excitable cell prior to excitation.