What is membrane potential?

A. The ability of a membrane to actively transport carbohydrates out of the cytoplasm
B. The ability of molecules to pass through the nuclear envelope
C. The electrical charge difference across the plasma membrane resulting from differences in ion concentrations inside and outside the cell
D. The rate of ATP production and transport by mitochondria


Answer: C

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