Chapter 2, Problem 2RTC

Summary Introduction

(a)

To determine:

The amino acids found in the lining of the channel through which K+ passes.

Introduction:

K+ ion channel is a transmembrane protein which generates electrical signals by passing the k ions. Kv channels which are called as voltage-gated K⁺channels occurs in animal cells. The channel opens and closes according to the transmembrane potential.

Summary Introduction

(b)

To determine:

The amino acids found to be in contact with the hydrophobic core of the phospholipid bilayer.

Introduction:

K+ ion channel is a transmembrane protein which generates electrical signals by passing the k ions. Kv channels which are called as voltage-gated K⁺channels occurs in animal cells. The channel opens and closes according to the transmembrane potential.

Summary Introduction

(c)

To determine:

The amino acids which are found in the cytosolic domain of the protein.

Introduction:

K+ ion channel is a transmembrane protein which generates electrical signals by passing the k ions. Kv channels which are called as voltage-gated K⁺channels occurs in animal cells. The channel opens and closes according to the transmembrane potential.

Summary Introduction

(d)

To determine:

The amino acids found in the extracellular domain of the protein.

Introduction:

K+ ion channel is a transmembrane protein which generates electrical signals by passing the k ions. Kv channels which is called as voltage-gated K⁺channels occurs in animal cells. The channel opens and closes according to the transmembrane potential.