Analyze the impact of ignoring the electrical gradient in the diffusion of Na+ ions across a membrane with a chemical gradient favoring influx.

• A. Ignoring the electrical gradient has no impact on Na+ diffusion.
• B. Ignoring the electrical gradient prevents Na+ efflux.
• C. Ignoring the electrical gradient could lead to incorrect predictions of Na+ movement.
• D. Ignoring the electrical gradient enhances Na+ influx.

Answer: (C)