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Assertion : Na^(+)- K^(+) ATPase is an i...

Assertion : `Na^(+)- K^(+)` ATPase is an important membrane associated enzyme.
Reason : It helps in ion transfer across the memrbane.

A

If both the assertion and the reason are true and the reason is a correct explanation of the assertion

B

If both the assertion and reason are true but the reason is not a correct explanation of the assertion

C

If the assertion is true but the reason is false

D

If both the assertion and reason are false

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A
`Na^(+)K^(+)` ATPase pump is an ion channel protein that allows movement of ions across the membrane from the region of low concentration to high by utilizing energy in the form of ATP.
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