Campbell Biology (10th Edition)

by Jane B. Reece, Lisa A. Urry, Michael L. Cain, Steven A. Wasserman, Peter V. Minorsky, Robert B. Jackson

Published by Pearson

ISBN 10: 0321775651

ISBN 13: 978-0-32177-565-8

Chapter 48 - Test Your Understanding - Level 3 - Synthesis/Evaluation - Page 1078: 7

Answer

The resting potential could not be maintained without functional sodium-potassium pumps.

Work Step by Step

The electrochemical gradient necessary to maintain resting potential is maintained by sodium-potassium pumps.

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