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Published on: August 21, 2026
Assertion: The imbalance in concentration of 
and proteins generates resting potential.
Reason: To maintain the unequal distribution of 
, the neurons use electrical energy.
In the light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below:
A
Both and (R) are correct but (R) is not the correct explanation of 
is correct but (R) is not correct is not correct but (R) is correct and (R) are correct and (R) is the correct explanation of 
is correct but (R) is not correct is not correct but (R) is correct and (R) are correct and (R) is the correct explanation of
D
Both
Text Solution
Verified by ExpertsThe correct answer is:
Resting membrane potential is determined by the uneven distribution of ions between the inside and the outside of the cell and by the different permeability of the membrane to different types of ions.
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