Part of the reason for the charge difference inside and outside a neuron's membrane is:

A) positively charged proteins outside the membrane.
B) positively charged proteins inside the membrane.
C) excess potassium outside the membrane.
D) excess sodium inside the membrane.
E) negatively charged proteins inside the membrane.


Answer: E

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