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Current flows through a diode in forward bias but current flow is negligible in reverse bias.

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The correct option is A True
When a diode is forward biased, its resistance is negligible. Hence, a current flows through the circuit. A reverse biased diode has very high resistance. Hence, current flow will be negligible.

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