Consider the following statements.
(A) The imbalance in concentration of Na⁺, K⁺ and proteins generates resting potential.
(B) To maintain the unequal distribution of Na⁺ and K⁺, the neurons use electrical energy.
Select the correct option.

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Both (A) and (B) are true.

Both (A) and (B) are false.

(A) is true but (B) is false.

(A) is false but (B) is true.

answer is B.

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Ionic gradients across the resting membrane are maintained by the active transport of ions by the sodium-potassium pump which transports 3 Na⁺ outwards for 2 K⁺ into the cell.

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