NEET Biology question

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Statement 1: K⁺ ion accumulation found in *Nitella* depends on its respiratory activity. Statement 2: Absorption of all ions in plants completely depends on the usage of metabolic energy.

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

Answer: (C)

Solution

Statement 1 is correct — classical experiments on the giant algal cell *Nitella* showed that K⁺ accumulation against its concentration gradient is an active process dependent on cellular respiration. Statement 2 is incorrect

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