The transduction of saltiness is accomplished by a Na* permeable channel. Why would a sugar permeable channel be a poor mechanism for the transduction of sweetness?

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The transduction of saltiness is accomplished by a Na* permeable channel. Why would a sugar permeable channel be a poor mechanism for the transduction of sweetness?
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