Question

bio - 201 topic 2: cell physiology & tissues
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what is the resting membrane potential?
the electrical potential difference across the mitochondrial membrane when a cell is at rest
the electrical potential difference across the plasma membrane when a cell is actively firing
electrical potential difference across the plasma membrane when a cell is at rest
the electrical potential difference across the cytoplasm when a cell is at rest
the electrical potential difference between the nucleus and cytoplasm when a cell is at rest

Explanation:

The resting - membrane potential is defined as the electrical potential difference across the plasma membrane of a cell when the cell is at rest. It is not related to the mitochondrial membrane, the state of a cell actively firing, the cytoplasm, or the difference between the nucleus and cytoplasm.

Answer:

Electrical potential difference across the plasma membrane when a cell is at rest