A typical root pumps out H+ to maintain a strong membrane potential of about  

A.  -12 V.
B.  120 V.
C.  60 Hz.
D.  -160 mV.
E.  pH 5.0.


D.  -160 mV.

Proton pumps move H+ ions out of the root creating a membrane potential of about -160 mV.

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