Explain the role G-proteins play in taste sensation

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Receptors for bitter, sweet, and umami compounds activate a G-protein that indirectly closes potassium ion channels involved in the leak current. Due to the activity of the G-protein, the decreased movement of potassium ions out of the cell produces depolarization. Depolarization leads to a graded potential that spreads along the membrane of the small gustatory cells, making an action potential unnecessary.

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