The Flow of Ions Through a Gated Channel Can Be

question 13

Essay

The flow of ions through a gated channel can be studied using a method called "patch-clamp recording."
A.How is a detached patch-clamp experiment set up, and what exactly does it mean to "clamp" an ion channel?
B.How is it possible to collect the recordings shown in Figures Q12-16A and Q12-16B from a single ion channel? (A)


(B)


Figure 12-16

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