Breaking off the tip link abolishes mechanotransduction because
A) the calcium channels are inactivated.
B) the potassium channels are inactivated.
C) the sodium channels are inactivated.
D) all ion channels are broken off along with the tip link.
E) the stereocilia are no longer aligned.
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