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12 years ago
Consider two ligand-gated channels, similar in structure and function. Channel A is in the presence of higher ligand concentration than channel B. Would this influence the probability that channel A will open, compared to channel B? If so, how would it influence the probability?
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a) No, more ligand would not increase the probability.
b) Yes, more ligand would increase the probability.
c) Yes, more ligand would increase the probability up to a point.

saturation wouldn't affect the probability would it?
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12 years ago
Well, the more ligand that's around, the more likely it will bind to the receptor.
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