Which of the following choices is FALSE regarding rhabdomeric photoreception?

A) The absorption of light leads to cell hyperpolarization.
B) The opsins signal through a Gq protein.
C) A phospholipase C signal transduction cascade is activated.
D) Diacylglycerol affects the activity of a nonselective cation channel.


Answer: A

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