Research on Optogenetics and Light-Sensitive Ion Channels Has Revealed That

question 121

Multiple Choice

Research on optogenetics and light-sensitive ion channels has revealed that channelrhodopsin-2 can be used to _____ neurons, and halorhodopsin can be used to _____ neurons.

• A)hyperpolarize; depolarize
• B)depolarize; hyperpolarize
• C)destroy; depolarize
• D)depolarize; destroy

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