NEET Biology question

Statement 1 (Assertion): The membrane of a neuron is polarized. Statement 2 (Reason): Ion channels on the neural membrane are selectively permeable to different ions.

(A)Assertion is True, Reason is True; Reason is correct explanation for AssertionCorrect
(B)Assertion is True, Reason is True; Reason is not correct explanation for Assertion
(C)Assertion is True, Reason is False
(D)Assertion is False, Reason is True

Answer: (A)

Solution

A resting neuronal membrane is indeed polarized (different charge on either side), and this polarization directly arises because its ion channels are selectively permeable to different

See the full step-by-step solution

Create a free account to read the complete working, and practise questions like this in a timed test.

Create a free account

Question ID VK-117649