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ReceptorA receptor receives something from a donor. Often, receptor means a structure that recognizes a specific signal affecting anyone of our five senses, for example, odour; smell; hearing; taste; touch or light. In biology, receptors are often embedded in cell membranes (see transmembrane receptor). 
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