What type of receptor is responsible for the rapid opening of ion channels in response to the interaction between the ligand and receptor?
A)potentiotropic
B)ionotropic
C)metabotropic
D)chemotropic
E)mechanotropic

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Ionotropic receptors are responsible for the rapid opening of ion channels upon ligand binding, allowing ions to flow across the membrane.

What Type of Receptor Is Responsible for the Rapid Opening