Odor detection is often described by using a ________ metaphor.
A) tide and boat
B) television and remote control
C) thermostat and furnace
D) lock and key

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The lock and key metaphor is commonly used to describe odor detection because it represents the specific and selective binding between odorant molecules and receptor proteins in the olfactory system, similar to how a key fits into a lock.

Odor Detection Is Often Described by Using a ________ Metaphor