Question

Which of the following channels depend on forces such as stretch tension applied on the membrane?

(a) Voltage-gated channels

(b) Mechano-gated channels

(c) Ligand-gated channels

(d) Tension-gated channels

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Answer 1

Right option is (b) Mechano-gated channels

Explanation: The conformational change of mechano- gated channels depend on mechanical forces that are applied to the membrane. These mechanical forces such as stretch tension forces the channel to open the pathway for the transport of ions and solutes.