NEET Biology question
Statement 1 (Assertion): The imbalance in the concentration distribution of Na+, K+ and proteins generates resting potential. Statement 2 (Reason): To maintain the unequal distribution of Na+ and K+, the neurons use electrical energy.
Answer: (C)
Solution
The unequal distribution of Na+, K+ and charged proteins across the resting axonal membrane does indeed generate the resting membrane potential, making the assertion true; however, maintaining this unequal ionic
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