Question

the outside of the resting plasma membrane is ____________ relative to the inside of the resting plasma membrane.
a recharged
b electrically neutral
c positively charged
d none of these choices is correct
e negatively charged

Explanation:

When a cell is at rest (resting state), there is an unequal distribution of ions across the plasma membrane. Sodium ions (\(Na^+\)) are more concentrated outside the cell, and potassium ions (\(K^+\)) are more concentrated inside the cell. Due to the selective permeability of the membrane and the action of ion - transport mechanisms (such as the sodium - potassium pump), the outside of the resting plasma membrane has a net positive charge relative to the inside.

Answer:

C. positively charged