Assertion (A): The sodium-potassium pump actively transports 3 Na⁺ ions out of the neuron and 2 K⁺ ions into the neuron. Reason (R): This active transport mechanism is crucial for maintaining the resting membrane potential of the neuron.
- ABoth A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A
- BBoth A and R are true but R is NOT the correct explanation of A
- CA is true but R is false
- DA is false but R is true
✓ Correct answer: A
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