Assertion: The imbalance in concentration of Na+, K+ and proteins generates resting potential. Reason: To maintain the unequal distribution of Na+ & k+, the neurons use electrical energy.
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If both the assertion and the reason are true and the reason is the correct explanation of the assertion
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If both the assertion and the reason are true and the reason is not the correct explanation of the assertion
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If the assertion is true and the reason is false
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If both the assertion and the reason is false
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If the assertion is false but the reason is true
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Solution
The correct option is C If the assertion is true and the reason is false To maintain the unequal distribution of Na+ and ?K+ ions, the nerves uses chemical energy in form of ATP to actively transport Na+ ion out of cell and more K+ inside the cell.