In: Biology
Ion channels are transmembrane proteins that allow the rapid passage of ions across membranes. They have exquisite specificity and can selectively open or close. The opening and closing is a process known as “gating”. Distinguish the following types of channels:
(a) Ligand-gated channels
(b) Signal-gated channels
(c) Voltage-gated channels
(d) Mechanoselective channels