Which of the Following Choices Is FALSE Regarding Rhabdomeric Photoreception

question 6

Multiple Choice

Which of the following choices is FALSE regarding rhabdomeric photoreception?

• A)The absorption of light leads to cell hyperpolarization.
• B)The opsins signal through a Gq protein.
• C)A phospholipase C signal transduction cascade is activated.
• D)Diacylglycerol affects the activity of a nonselective cation channel.

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Definitions:

Trypsin

An enzyme produced in the pancreas that plays a key role in the digestive process by breaking down proteins into smaller peptides in the small intestine.

Phospholipid

A type of lipid molecule that is a major component of all cell membranes, known for its polar head and nonpolar tail structure.

Cell Membranes

Semi-permeable barriers that enclose the cytoplasm of a cell and regulate the passage of substances.

Triglyceride

Neutral fat composed of glycerol and three fatty acids; typically involved in energy storage.