Multiple Choice
What characteristic of L-dopa makes it an effective treatment for Parkinson's disease?
A) L-dopa has a negative ionic charge.
B) L-dopa dissolves readily in water but poorly in fats.
C) L-dopa binds tightly to both glutamate and GABA synapses.
D) L-dopa can cross the blood-brain barrier.
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