Differences in the Rate of Activity Between Fast and Slow

question 65

Multiple Choice

Differences in the rate of activity between fast and slow ligand- gated channels are caused by

• A)G protein activity gating the fast channel.
• B)ligand selectivity.
• C)ligand affinity.
• D)ligands gating both channels to the closed state.
• E)G protein activity gating the slow channel.

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