Question 21

(Essay)

Explain the relationship between genotype and phenotype with respect to the ability in humans to taste phenylthiocarbamide (PTC),and the correlation of this ability to the type 2 taste receptors (TAS2Rs).How does the conformation of the TASTRs receptors affect the ability to sense the bitter taste of phenylthiocarbamide?

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The relationship between genotype and ph...

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