Zoology-(general)
NEET Zoology (general) Assertion Reason Question
Type: Assertion Reason-assertion-Easy-Class 11
Assertion (A): The resting potential is established when the outer surface of the plasma membrane is negatively charged compared to the inner surface. | Reason (R): The resting potential results from the differential permeability of the plasma membrane to Na+ and K+ ions.
A
Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A.
B
Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation of A.
C
A is true but R is false.
D
A is false.
Correct Answer
Option D
Detailed Explanation
The resting potential is when the outer surface of the plasma membrane is positively charged compared to the inner surface, not negatively. The reason correctly explains the resting potential but does not support the incorrect assertion.
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