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Variations in Human Genes, Such as T1R2, Make People Differentially

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Variations in human genes, such as T1R2, make people differentially sensitive to certain tastes. Propose a reason that so much variation in these genes can exist in the human population. Predict whether you think that our species will eventually have one form of this receptor, a non-functional receptor like cats, or will continue to have many variants and give rationale for your prediction.


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Irradiation

Exposure to radiation, often for the purpose of medical treatment or food preservation.

Radiograph

An image created using radiation, typically X-rays, to visualize the internal structure of an object or body.

Radiopaque

Having the property of absorbing X-rays, and therefore visible on an X-ray image.

Radionuclide

A radioactive isotope of an element, used in medical imaging, cancer treatment, and various industries for tracing, dating, and research.

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