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The cellular mechanism that is involved in sweet taste is complex and uses G protein-coupled receptors. These receptors are on the cell membranes of taste cells and activate cascades of mechanisms called second messengers.
These receptors have two protein subunits:
- T1R
- T2R
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A researcher discovers a genetic mutation that prevents the T1R protein subunit from forming correctly, rendering it non-functional. However, the T2R subunit and all other cellular components in taste cells remain unaffected. How would this specific mutation most likely impact a person's ability to taste?
A researcher discovers a genetic mutation that prevents the T1R protein subunit from forming correctly, rendering it non-functional. However, the T2R subunit and all other cellular components in taste cells remain unaffected. How would this specific mutation most likely impact a person's ability to taste?