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Which structural component of the mouse olfactory receptor spans the cell membrane?
Which structural component of the mouse olfactory receptor spans the cell membrane?
- The red areas
- The seven helices (I-VII) (correct)
- The white labeled spots (V202, T205, etc.)
- The dotted areas
What is the primary function of the red areas in the mouse olfactory receptor?
What is the primary function of the red areas in the mouse olfactory receptor?
- Facilitating communication between cells.
- Binding to odor molecules. (correct)
- Generating energy for cellular processes.
- Anchoring the receptor to the cell membrane.
What cellular location do the terms 'extracellular' and 'intracellular' refer to, respectively?
What cellular location do the terms 'extracellular' and 'intracellular' refer to, respectively?
- Outside and inside the cell. (correct)
- Outside the cell and within the endoplasmic reticulum.
- Inside the cell and within the mitochondria.
- Inside and outside the nucleus.
How does the mouse olfactory receptor signal the presence of a specific odor to the brain?
How does the mouse olfactory receptor signal the presence of a specific odor to the brain?
What is the significance of the dotted areas in the context of olfactory reception?
What is the significance of the dotted areas in the context of olfactory reception?
If a mutation occurred in the gene coding for a mouse olfactory receptor, affecting the sequence of amino acids in the red areas, what is the most likely consequence?
If a mutation occurred in the gene coding for a mouse olfactory receptor, affecting the sequence of amino acids in the red areas, what is the most likely consequence?
How would a drug that non-competitively binds to a mouse olfactory receptor affect its function?
How would a drug that non-competitively binds to a mouse olfactory receptor affect its function?
A researcher is studying the expression patterns of different olfactory receptors in the mouse nasal epithelium. What is the most likely reason for the diversity in receptor expression?
A researcher is studying the expression patterns of different olfactory receptors in the mouse nasal epithelium. What is the most likely reason for the diversity in receptor expression?
Consider an experiment where a mouse is exposed to a novel odor. Which of the following events must occur for the mouse to perceive the odor?
Consider an experiment where a mouse is exposed to a novel odor. Which of the following events must occur for the mouse to perceive the odor?
What is the most likely effect of a genetic mutation that causes the white labeled amino acid spots (V202, T205, etc.) to become non-functional?
What is the most likely effect of a genetic mutation that causes the white labeled amino acid spots (V202, T205, etc.) to become non-functional?
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Olfactory Receptors
Olfactory Receptors
Proteins that help detect smells, located in the cell membrane.
Helices (Gray Cylinders)
Helices (Gray Cylinders)
The main structural component of the olfactory receptor, resembling a spiral staircase.
Extracellular
Extracellular
The environment outside of a cell.
Intracellular
Intracellular
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Dotted Areas
Dotted Areas
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White Labeled Spots (V202, T205, etc.)
White Labeled Spots (V202, T205, etc.)
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Red Areas
Red Areas
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Odor Molecules
Odor Molecules
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Binding
Binding
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Lock and Key Analogy
Lock and Key Analogy
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Study Notes
- The image represents a mouse olfactory receptor, a protein that helps mice detect smells.
Helices
- Gray cylinders represent helices, the main structural component of the receptor.
- There are seven helices, labeled I-VII.
- The helices twist and turn like a spiral staircase and sit inside the cell membrane.
Extracellular vs. Intracellular
- "Extracellular" refers to the area outside the cell, while "Intracellular" refers to the area inside the cell.
- The receptor spans the cell membrane, exposing part of it to the outside and part to the inside.
Dotted Areas
- Dotted areas vary between different receptors.
- These differences allow them to detect different smells.
White Labels
- White labels (V202, T205, etc.) indicate specific amino acid spots in the protein.
- These spots are important for how the receptor functions.
Red Areas
- Red areas are important regions for binding to odor molecules.
- These areas help catch and recognize different smells.
Receptor Function
- Olfactory receptors function like a lock, with smell molecules acting as the key.
- When the correct smell molecule binds to the receptor, a signal is sent to the brain.
- The signal informs the mouse what it is smelling.
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