Diet Coke is sweet because A. the sweetener in it activates the nicotinic receptor. B. the sweetener in it activates a GPCR. C. the sweetener in it activates the GABAA receptor. D. the sweetener in it activates the NMDA receptor. E. the sweetener in it activates the muscarinic receptor.

Diet Coke is sweet because A. the sweetener in it activates the nicotinic receptor. B. the sweetener in it activates a GPCR. C. the sweetener in it activates the GABAA receptor. D. the sweetener in it activates the NMDA receptor. E. the sweetener in it activates the muscarinic receptor.

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Diet Coke is sweet because
A. the sweetener in it activates the nicotinic receptor.
B. the sweetener in it activates a GPCR.
C. the sweetener in it activates the GABAA receptor.
D. the sweetener in it activates the NMDA receptor.
E. the sweetener in it activates the muscarinic receptor.

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