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Ion channels are specific to a certain ion. What does the ion channel select for that...

Ion channels are specific to a certain ion. What does the ion channel select for that makes them specific?

Size

Charge

Shape

Size and Charge

Shape and Charge

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Ion channels are open pore and allow molecule of appropriate size and charge to pass through. Size and charge are the two main contributors for specificity.

Answer- Size and charge

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