One result of the movement of ions through ion channels is the creation of a membrane potential. The membrane potential is
A) a charge imbalance across the plasma membrane.
B) the difference in ion concentrations on either side of the plasma membrane.
C) the difference in ATP concentrations on either side of the plasma membrane.
D) the capacity for active transport.
E) the ability of macromolecules to recognize and adhere to one another.

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The movement of ions through ion channels leads to a charge imbalance across the plasma membrane. This charge imbalance is referred to as the membrane potential.

One Result of the Movement of Ions Through Ion Channels