Which of the following does NOT contribute the uneven distribution of charges across the membrane?
A) Ions can flow freely across the membrane.
B) Specialized ion channels allow some ions to pass into and out of the cell.
C) The membrane exhibits selective permeability.
D) They all contribute.

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Ions flowing freely across the membrane would contribute to the uneven distribution of charges, as they will move towards areas of opposite charge. Therefore, all of the other options (B, C, and D) contribute to the uneven distribution of charges in some way.

Which of the Following Does NOT Contribute the Uneven Distribution