Which Type of Taste Sensation Is Recognized by Taste Buds

question 20

Multiple Choice

Which type of taste sensation is recognized by taste buds throughout the oral cavity and activation by glutamate?

• A) Sweet
• B) Sour
• C) Bitter
• D) Umami

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