Which equation is used to calculate membrane potential when only one type of ion can cross a membrane that separates solutions with different concentrations of that ion?
A) Nernst
B) Avogadro's
C) Poisson distribution
D) Goldman
E) Fokker-Planck

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The Nernst equation is used to calculate the membrane potential when there is only one type of ion that can cross the membrane. The equation takes into account the concentration gradient and the electrochemical potential difference for the ion.

Which Equation Is Used to Calculate Membrane Potential When Only