What type of ion channel important for phototransduction is present in photoreceptors?
A) ligand-gated
B) mechanically-gated
C) metabotropic
D) voltage-gated

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Phototransduction in photoreceptors involves metabotropic channels, which are indirectly activated by light through a G-protein-coupled receptor mechanism, rather than directly by electrical or mechanical changes.

What Type of Ion Channel Important for Phototransduction Is Present