Which of the following statements regarding membrane transporters is true?
A) a porin is always open but only transports solutes in one direction
B) an ion channel selective for K+ will also allow Na+ through since both are small enough to fit through the channel
C) amphotericin is able to assemble inside a membrane in such a manner to form a channel through which K+ and Na+ flow, thus disrupting the ion gradient
D) K+ channels can work in both directions, allowing the neuronal action potential to move in multiple directions
E) none of the above
Correct Answer:
Verified
Q4: Nerve cells contain high levels of _
Q5: After depolarization of a nerve cell, what
Q6: For a cell with [Na+]out =
Q7: All known porins are _ proteins
Q8: Which of the following will cause the
Q10: Which amino acid in the aquaporin channel
Q11: Which of the following is true regarding
Q12: The Na,K-ATPase is a(n) _ that moves
Q13: The P-glycoprotein is an example of a(n)
Q14: Transport of glucose from the intestine into
Unlock this Answer For Free Now!
View this answer and more for free by performing one of the following actions
Scan the QR code to install the App and get 2 free unlocks
Unlock quizzes for free by uploading documents