Which of the Following Statements About the Functioning of a Rod

question 8

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about the functioning of a rod cell is false?

• A) Rhodopsin is located in the stack of disks that is farthest from the light source.
• B) A rod cell is a modified neuron.
• C) The resting potential of a rod cell in the dark is less negative than a typical neuron.
• D) The membrane potential of a rod cell exposed to light becomes more positive.
• E) The plasma membrane of a rod cell is fairly permeable to Na⁺ ions.

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