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Explain the difference between a ligand-gated $\mathrm{K}^{+}$ channel and a voltage-gated $\mathrm{K}^{+}$ channel.
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This binding causes a conformational change in the channel protein, allowing K+ ions to flow through the channel and across the cell membrane. Ligand-gated K+ channels play a crucial role in processes such as synaptic transmission and signal transduction. Show more…
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