Which of the Following Is a Correct Statement Regarding the Patch

question 3

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a correct statement regarding the patch clamp technique?

• A) The membrane attached to the pipet tip generally contains multiple ion channels.
• B) Ion flow cannot be measured.
• C) The current flow is constant.
• D) The current flow corresponds to opening and closing of the ion channel.
• E) The permeability of the channel does not affect the magnitude of the current.

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