Each of the following statements is true about the nicotinic acetylcholine receptor except

A) the actions of acetylcholine can be mimicked by nicotine.
B) it binds one molecule of acetylcholine for activity.
C) the open channel allows an influx of sodium ions.
D) biochemical purification was aided by the use of cobratoxin.
E) it is made up of five large subunits.


Answer: B

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