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Potential difference across resting membrane is negatively charged. This is due to differential distribution of the following ions

A

`Na^(+)` anc `Cl^(-)` ions

B

`Ca^(++)` and `Cl^(-)` ions

C

`Na^(+)` and `K^(+)` ions

D

`Ca^(++)` and `Mg^(+)` ions

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