From the image provided. Do you think that a membrane potential exists for this synthetic plasma membrane? If your answer is “yes,” please indicate whether it is negative or positive at the region closer to the inner leaflet of the plasma membrane. Explain your reasoning.

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From the image provided. Do you think that a membrane potential exists for this synthetic plasma membrane? If your answer is “yes,” please indicate whether it is negative or positive at the region closer to the inner leaflet of the plasma membrane. Explain your reasoning.

. A synthetic celIl has cytoplasm and plasma membrane. Outside the cell there is a
concentration of 2 mM Na3PO4, whereas inside the cell the concentration of Na3PO, is
200 mM. The synthetic plasma membrane contains PO4 3- channels. However, these
channels are closed.
Transcribed Image Text:. A synthetic celIl has cytoplasm and plasma membrane. Outside the cell there is a concentration of 2 mM Na3PO4, whereas inside the cell the concentration of Na3PO, is 200 mM. The synthetic plasma membrane contains PO4 3- channels. However, these channels are closed.
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