The action potential of Chara, an algae species, is generated by

A) Cl- efflux via voltage-gated channels.
B) Cl- efflux via channels opened by second messenger pathways.
C) Ca2+ influx via channels opened by second messenger pathways.
D) Ca2+ efflux via voltage-gated channels.


Answer: B

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