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Angela Perez
on Oct 24, 2024Verified
When a sperm cell comes into contact with an egg cell, there is a change in the electrical charge across the plasma membrane and various channel proteins close. These channels would be called ________ channels.
A) open-gated
B) voltage-gated
C) chemical-gated
D) ligand-gated
E) nongated ion
Voltage-Gated Channels
Protein channels in cell membranes that open or close in response to changes in membrane potential, crucial for nerve impulse transmission.
- Ascertain the contribution of the plasma membrane in the mechanisms of signal transduction and intercellular communication.
- Understand the importance and mechanisms of cell communication and signaling.
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Learning Objectives
- Ascertain the contribution of the plasma membrane in the mechanisms of signal transduction and intercellular communication.
- Understand the importance and mechanisms of cell communication and signaling.