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Question
Potential difference across resting membrane is negative. This is due to differential distribution of the following ions ______.
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Na+ and K+
CO3++ and CI–
Ca++ and Mg++
Ca++ and CI–
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Solution
Potential difference across resting membrane is negative. This is due to differential distribution of the following ions `underline(Na^+ and K^+)`.
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