A cell's resting potential of -70 millivolts is due to the distribution of charged ____ inside and outside of a neuron.
A)pumps
B)channels
C)organelles
D)proteins and small ions
E)membranes and membrane proteins

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The resting potential of a neuron occurs due to the distribution of charged proteins and small ions inside and outside of the cell. Specifically, there is a higher concentration of positively charged ions (such as potassium) inside the cell, and a higher concentration of negatively charged ions (such as chloride) outside the cell. Additionally, there are negatively charged proteins inside the cell that also contribute to the overall negative resting potential.

A Cell's Resting Potential of -70 Millivolts Is Due to the Distribution