If you knew the intracellular and extracellular concentrations of several ions in a liquid medium bathing cells, what else would you need to know to use the Goldman equation? A) The total number of cells B) The membrane permeability for each ion C) The leak current (due to leak channels) for K⁺ D) The resting membrane potential E) The charge of each ion

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The Goldman equation calculates the resting membrane potential based on the permeability of the membrane to different ions, their charge, and their concentration gradients across the membrane. Therefore, knowing the membrane permeability for each ion is crucial for its application.

If You Knew the Intracellular and Extracellular Concentrations of Several