Typically, the Gate of an Ion Channel Remains Closed Until

question 14

Multiple Choice

Typically, the gate of an ion channel remains closed until a(n) ____ binds to the receptor.

• A) ligand
• B) enzyme
• C) G protein
• D) target cell
• E) first messenger

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