A dominant intracellular cation is

{N a}^{+}

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K^{+}

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{C a}^{2 +}

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Chlorine

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Solution

The correct option is D $K^{+}$
The concentration of potassium ion is high inside the cell, and sodium ion concentration is high outside the cell, to generate action potential, there is movement of ions against the gradient takes place.
so the answer is B.

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A dominant intracellular cation is

The correct option is D K+The concentration of potassium ion is high inside the cell, and sodium ion concentration is high outside the cell, to generate action potential, there is movement of ions against the gradient takes place.so the answer is B.

The correct option is D $K^{+}$
The concentration of potassium ion is high inside the cell, and sodium ion concentration is high outside the cell, to generate action potential, there is movement of ions against the gradient takes place.
so the answer is B.