Concept explainers
Interpretation:
The aspects which conclude about smell molecules from the receptor site theory needs to be determined.
Concept introduction:
Smell molecules are the chemicals which stimulates sensory nerve cell at nasal cavity and respond by sending the signals to the brain.
Answer to Problem 14STP
option (IV)
Explanation of Solution
Reason for correct option:
Smell is a process of chemical change. Smell can be determined by binding of a molecule to the various receptors. Overall smell of a molecule basically depends on responses from the different receptors bind with the nerves. The brain gives the exact signal and identifies the particular smell.
Reasons for incorrect options:
- Molecular shape can be determined after the binding of molecules with the receptors.
- Smell molecules are originally in gaseous state.
- Smell molecule dock in neurons of stimuli organ that matches their molecular shapes
Thus, options (I), (II) and (III) are incorrect.
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