NEET2002ZoologyNeural Control and CoordinationActual
Assertion : The imbalance in the concentration of Na ⁺, K ⁺ and proteins generates the resting potential. Reason : To maintain the unequal distribution of Na ⁺ and K ⁺ , the neurons use electrical energy.
Options
- AIf both the assertion and reason are true and reason is a correct explanation of the assertion.
- BIf both assertion and reason are true but assertion is not a correct explanation of the assertion.
- CIf the assertion is true but the reason is false.
- DIf both assertion and reason are false.
Correct answer
C. If the assertion is true but the reason is false.
Step-by-step solution
To maintain the unequal distribution of Na ⁺ and K ⁺ ion, the neuron uses chemical energy in the form of ATP to actively transport Na ⁺ ion out of the cell and move K ⁺ inside the cell.