MHT CET Biology question

When a neuron is in resting state, i.e. not conducting any impulse, the axonal membrane is

(A)Equally permeable to both Na and K ions
(B)Impermeable to both Na and K ions
(C)Comparatively more permeable to K ions and nearly impermeable to Na ionsCorrect
(D)Comparatively more permeable to Na ions and nearly impermeable to K ions

Answer: (C)

Solution

At rest the membrane is more permeable to K and almost impermeable to Na, which maintains

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