Inactivation of type II calcium calmodulin kinase would be expected to
A) facilitate the production of long-term potentiation.
B) promote the formation of new memories.
C) block the entry of calcium into the postsynaptic cell.
D) block the formation of long-term potentiation.
E) promote the creation of new NMDA receptors.

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Type II calcium calmodulin kinase is known to play a critical role in the formation of long-term potentiation, a neural process that is essential for the formation of certain types of memories. If this kinase is inactivated, it would block the formation of long-term potentiation, impairing the ability to form these memories.

Inactivation of Type II Calcium Calmodulin Kinase Would Be Expected