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Optimisation is a Slow Process (mander.xyz)
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[-] Redfox8@mander.xyz 2 points 5 days ago

I believe the receptor cell responds to a particular part of the molecule in question. Artificial flavourings and scents have identical (or similar enough) parts to trigger the same response, but are otherwise different molecules.

[-] Clinicallydepressedpoochie@lemmy.world 1 points 5 days ago

I think someone said the number of combinations for a key and lock receptor was insurmountable. Don't quote me.

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