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Assertion: Transmission of the nerve impulse across a synapse is accomplished by neurotransmitters.
Reason: Transmission across a synapse usually requires neurotransmitters because there is small space i.e. synaptic cleft, that separates one neuron from another.

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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 A If both the assertion and the reason are true and the reason is the correct explanation of the assertion
Neurotransmitters need to transmit the nerve impulses through synaptic cleft which is a small part at junction of two neuron.

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