In what way does the interior surface of a cell membrane of a resting (nonconducting) neuron differ from the external environment? The interior is ________.
A) positively charged and contains less sodium
B) negatively charged and contains less sodium
C) negatively charged and contains more sodium
D) positively charged and contains more sodium

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The interior surface of a cell membrane of a resting (nonconducting) neuron is negatively charged due to the presence of negatively charged proteins and ions such as chloride (Cl-) and organic ions. Additionally, the interior contains less sodium compared to the external environment, which has a higher concentration of sodium ions.

In What Way Does the Interior Surface of a Cell