The charge that exists across the nerve cell membrane is a result of differing
A)amounts of DNA and RNA.
B)types of neurotransmitters on either side of the nerve cell membrane.
C)types of neurons inside and outside the nerve cell membrane.
D)concentrations of ions on either side of the nerve cell membrane.

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The charge across the nerve cell membrane, known as the membrane potential, is primarily due to differences in ion concentrations (such as sodium, potassium, chloride, and calcium) on either side of the membrane. Ion channels and pumps in the membrane actively regulate these concentrations, leading to a voltage difference across the membrane.

The Charge That Exists Across the Nerve Cell Membrane Is