A Ligand for the Umami Receptor in the Sense of Taste

question 10

Multiple Choice

A ligand for the umami receptor in the sense of taste is

• A) glucose.
• B) sodium ions.
• C) potassium ions.
• D) hydrogen ions.
• E) monosodium glutamate.

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