Refer to figure b1.3 In the text that illustrates optogenetic stimulation of feeding. Predict how the graph might differ if halorhodopsin was introduced into these neurons rather than channelrhodopsin?

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Halorhodopsin is a light-activated chloride pump that inhibits neurons when activated, unlike channelrhodopsin, which excites neurons. Therefore, introducing halorhodopsin would lead to a decrease in feeding behavior (represented by the red line dropping) during blue light stimulation, as the neurons responsible for stimulating feeding would be inhibited.

Refer to Figure B1