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In a p - n junction diode

A

the current in the reverse biased condition is generally very small

B

the current in the reverse biased condition is small but the forward biased current is independent of the biased voltage

C

the reverse biased current is strongly dependent on the applied bias voltage

D

the forward biased current is very small in comparison to reverse biased current

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