Which Taste Modality Involves Membrane Receptors That Are Coupled to G-Proteins

question 137

Multiple Choice

Which taste modality involves membrane receptors that are coupled to G-proteins?

• A)umami
• B)salty
• C)sour
• D)All of the choices are correct.

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Definitions:

Aquatic Plant

Plants adapted to living in water environments, playing crucial roles in the ecosystem by providing oxygen and habitat to aquatic life.

Bubbles

Spherical pockets of gas trapped in a liquid or solid form, often visible as balls of air or gas in water or other liquids.

Cofactors

Non-protein chemical compounds or metallic ions that are required for an enzyme's activity as a catalyst.

Endergonic Reactions

Chemical reactions that require an input of energy to proceed and are characterized by a positive change in free energy.