Structural Organisation In Animals Question 474

Question: The value of resting membrane potential is [DPMT 1993]

Options:

A) $ -90mV $

B) $ -100mV $

C) $ +100mV $

D) $ +90mV $

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Answer:

Correct Answer: A

Solution:

Each resting cell is in a polarized across its membrane called resting membrane potential.

This potential averages - 70 mv (- 60 to - 90 mv) on inner side of the membrane in respect to its outer side.