Question

Explian the working of a mechano-gated channel.

06 Feb 2026
Answer :
Word Count : 258
Mechano-gated channels are specialized membrane proteins that open or close in response to mechanical forces acting on the cell membrane. These forces may arise from membrane stretch, pressure, shear stress, vibration, or direct physical contact. Such channels play a crucial role in converting mechanical stimuli into electrical or biochemical signals, a process known as mechanotransduction, which is essential for functions like touch
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