A(n) _____ is another name for the ligand that binds to an olfactory sensory neuron.
A)smell
B)odorant molecule
C)volatile molecule
D)aromatic molecule

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An odorant molecule is specifically defined as a molecule that binds to an olfactory sensory neuron in order to generate an odor perception. Smell, volatile molecules, and aromatic molecules are more general terms that may be related to olfaction, but do not specifically refer to the ligands that bind to olfactory receptors.

A(n) _____ Is Another Name for the Ligand That Binds