With Regard to Ion Channel Opening, the M1 Ligand-Binding Domain

question 51

Multiple Choice

With regard to ion channel opening, the M1 ligand-binding domain of Cys-loop receptors functionally corresponds to which of the following regions of voltage-activated ion channels?

• A) S1 transmembrane domain
• B) S1-S4 in its entirety
• C) S4 transmembrane domain
• D) S5-S6, which form the P-loop
• E) S6 transmembrane uniquely

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