Can someone please explain membrane potential, diffusion potential, and equilibrium potential and any way they may...

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Can someone please explain membrane potential, diffusionpotential, and equilibrium potential and any way they may berelated? Also, what is each thing dependent on, and what are theunits used to measure each?

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The membrane potential is the difference in electric potential in and out side of the cells and the membrane potential ranges between 40 to 80mVmilli volts Diffusion potential is defined as the potential difference caused due to difference in concentrations of    See Answer
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