What Characteristic of L-Dopa Makes It an Effective Treatment for Parkinson's

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Multiple Choice

What characteristic of L-dopa makes it an effective treatment for Parkinson's disease?

• A) L-dopa has a negative ionic charge.
• B) L-dopa dissolves readily in water but poorly in fats.
• C) L-dopa binds tightly to both glutamate and GABA synapses.
• D) L-dopa can cross the blood-brain barrier.

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