Define membrane potential
A) Membrane potential is the ability of a cell to become excitable.
B) Membrane potential is the maximum ability of a cell to generate electrical impulses.
C) Membrane potential is the maximum speed a cell can propagate electrical impulses.
D) Membrane potential is the maximum times a cell can be stimulated by electrical impulses.
E) Membrane potential is the unequal charge distribution between the inner and outer surfaces of the plasma membrane.
Answer: E
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