stereochemical theory

Japanese: stereochemical theory(英語表記)stereochemicaltheory
stereochemical theory

...Although much about its function remains unknown, it is believed that this organ detects odors, which are essential for sexual activity.
[Stereochemical theory of olfaction]
On the other hand, many theories about the perception of smell have appeared and disappeared since the beginning of the 20th century, but recently J. A. A. Moore's "stereochemical theory" (1962) has attracted attention. In other words, the perception of smell can be explained by the relationship between a key and a keyhole.

*Some explanations of terms that refer to "stereochemical theory" are listed below.

Source | Heibonsha World Encyclopedia 2nd Edition | Information

Japanese:

…その機能についてはよくわかっていないことが多いが,性的行動などに不可欠なにおいをこの器官でとらえているといわれる。
[嗅覚の立体化学説]
 一方,においの受容に関する多くの学説が,20世紀はじめころから出ては消えていったが,最近のアムーアJ.E.Amooreによる〈立体化学説stereochemical theory〉(1962)は注目を集めた。つまり,においの受容は鍵と鍵穴の関係で説明できるという。…

※「stereochemical theory」について言及している用語解説の一部を掲載しています。

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