Each of the following statements is true about the nicotinic acetylcholine receptor except
A)the actions of acetylcholine can be mimicked by nicotine.
B)it binds one molecule of acetylcholine for activity.
C)the open channel allows an influx of sodium ions.
D)biochemical purification was aided by the use of cobratoxin.
E)it is made up of five large subunits.

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The nicotinic acetylcholine receptor requires the binding of two molecules of acetylcholine for activation, not just one, making statement B incorrect.

Each of the Following Statements Is True About the Nicotinic