A cell's membrane potential is maintained by the movement of ions into and out of the cell. A model showing the influence of membrane proteins on the movement of sodium and potassium ions across the plasma membrane is represented in Figure 1. Based on the model represented in Figure 1 which of the following outcomes will most likely result in a loss of protein x function? a. the membrane potential will be disrupted by an increase in Na+ concentration inside the cell.
b. The membrane potential will be disrupted by an increase in K+ concentration inside the cell.
c. The membrane potential will be maintained by the Na+ -K+ pump moving more K+ ions into the cell.
d. The membrane potential will be maintained by the diffusion of Na+ ions in the cell.