The "Selectivity" of a Particular Ion Channel Refers to Its

question 64

Multiple Choice

The "selectivity" of a particular ion channel refers to its

• A) permitting passage by positive but not negative ions.
• B) permitting passage by negative but not positive ions.
• C) ability to change its size depending on the ion needing transport.
• D) binding with only one type of neurotransmitter.
• E) permitting passage only to a specific ion.

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