Biochemistry
Biochemistry
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ISBN: 9781464126109
Author: Jeremy M. Berg, John L. Tymoczko, Gregory J. Gatto Jr., Lubert Stryer
Publisher: W. H. Freeman
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Chapter 13, Problem 9P
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The difference between ligand-gated channels and voltage-gated channels needs to be explained.

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Allowing the ions to pass through the membrane with the response of ligand is called ligand-gated channels.

Activating the ion channels by the electrical membrane potential is voltage-gated channels.

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