The Five Basic Taste Stimuli Include

question 33

Multiple Choice

The five basic taste stimuli include

• A) alkaline, bitter, sour, sweet, and salty.
• B) sour, sweet, acidic, bitter, and savory.
• C) sweet, sour, bitter, salty, and savory.
• D) unami, savory, sweet, sour, and salty.
• E) savory, bitter, metallic, sour, and sweet.

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