What Is the Subunit Composition of the NMDA Receptor

question 15

Multiple Choice

What is the subunit composition of the NMDA receptor?

• A) Four GluN1 subunits arranged as a tetramer
• B) Four GluN2 subunits arranged as a tetramer
• C) Two GluN1 subunits and three GluN2 subunits, arranged as a pentamer
• D) Three GluN1 subunits and two GluN2 subunits, arranged as a pentamer
• E) Two GluN1 subunits and two GluN2 subunits, arranged as a tetramer

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