The most abundant intracellular cation is
- H+
- K+
- Na+
- Ca++.
Answer
(2) K+
Solution
As per NCERT, the axoplasm inside the axon contains a high concentration of K+ and negatively charged proteins and a low concentration of Na+, whereas the fluid outside contains a low concentration of K+ and a high concentration of Na+.
⇒ The Na+–K+ pump keeps K+ inside the cells; this is true for all body cells.
∴ K+ is the most abundant intracellular cation (Na+ is the most abundant extracellular cation).
Answer: (2)