Determine the current density in the ion channel

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The biochemistry that takes place inside cells depends on various elements, such as sodium, calcium and potassium that are dissolved in water as ions. These ions enter cells through narrow pores in the cell membrane known as ion channels .Each ion channel, which is formed from a specialized protein molecule, is selective for one type of ion. Measurements with microelectrodes have shown that a 0.30-nm diameter potassium ion (K+) channel carries a current of 1.8 pA.

Part A) Find how many potassium ions pass through if the ion channel opens for 1.0 ms?

Part B) Determine the current density in the ion channel?

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