Biology 2e
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Author: Matthew Douglas, Jung Choi, Mary Ann Clark
Publisher: OpenStax
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Chapter 36, Problem 12RQ
How many different taste molecules do taste cells each detect?
- one
- five
- ten
- It depends on the spot on the tongue.
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