Which of the Following Taste Sensations Is Incorrectly Matched to the Chemicals

question 85

Multiple Choice

Which of the following taste sensations is incorrectly matched to the chemicals that produce it?

• A) salty-metal ions
• B) sweet-organic substances such as sugar and some lead salts
• C) umami-triglycerides and fatty acids
• D) bitter-alkaloids
• E) sour-acids

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