Assume that a membrane that is permeable to Na+ but not to Cl- separates two solutions. The concentration of sodium chloride on side 1 is much higher than on side 2. Which of the following ionic movements will take place?
A) Na+ will move until its concentration gradient is dissipated .
B) Cl- will move down its concentration gradient from side 1 to side 2.
C) A membrane potential, negative on side 1, will develop.
D) A membrane potential, positive on side 1, will develop.
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