Identify the statement that best describes the characteristics of a voltage-gated ion channel. -the binding of a ligand to these channels causes a voltage change to occur on the cell's plasma membrane. -when a voltage change occurs on the plasma membrane, these channels are able to have ligands bind to them to cause them to open. -ATP causes these channels to open and force ions in and out of the cell, which creates a voltage on the plasma membrane.

What will be an ideal response?


-they open and close in response to a specific voltage change across the plasma membrane.
-they open and close in response to a specific voltage change across a plasma membrane

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