A certain protein receptor is capable of binding the neurotransmitter epinephrine but does not bind to the neurotransmitters dopamine,glutamate or serotonin.This is because the receptor displays

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The receptor displays specificity because it only binds to one specific neurotransmitter (epinephrine) and not others. Saturation refers to the maximum number of receptors that can be bound by a neurotransmitter, inhibition refers to a decrease in the activity of a neuron, acclimatization refers to the adaptation of an organism to a new environment, and none of these concepts are applicable in this scenario. Therefore, C (specificity) is the best choice.

A Certain Protein Receptor Is Capable of Binding the Neurotransmitter