Question
Biochemistry Question on Cell
Living cells are negatively charged inside primarily because____
A
ATP, organic acids, and other negative molecules that cannot escape
B
Removal of sodium ions, which are positively charged, by the Na+/K pump
C
Extrusion of Ca2+ ion, which is much more concentrated outside a cell than inside
D
Cell membranes that are more permeable to potassium than sodium
Answer
ATP, organic acids, and other negative molecules that cannot escape
Explanation
Solution
The correct option is (A) : ATP, organic acids, and other negative molecules that cannot escape