One Result of the Movement of Ions Through Ion Channels

Multiple Choice

One result of the movement of ions through ion channels is the creation of a membrane potential. The membrane potential is

A) a charge imbalance across the plasma membrane.
B) the difference in ion concentrations on either side of the plasma membrane.
C) the difference in ATP concentrations on either side of the plasma membrane.
D) the capacity for active transport.
E) the ability of macromolecules to recognize and adhere to one another.