In the Odorant Cells of Mammals, Specific Odorants Are Detected

question 52

Multiple Choice

In the odorant cells of mammals, specific odorants are detected by binding to ________.

• A) G protein-coupled receptors.
• B) ligand-gated ion channels
• C) acetylcholine receptors
• D) glutamate receptors

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