The Direct Flow of Charged Atoms into the Tips of the Taste

question 36

Multiple Choice

The direct flow of charged atoms into the tips of the taste buds explains which two tastes?

• A)sweet and bitter
• B)salt and bitter
• C)sour and sweet
• D)salt and sour

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Definitions:

Methylpropane

Methylpropane, also known as isobutane, is a branched-chain alkane with the formula C4H10, used as a refrigerant and a propellant in aerosols.

Molecular Formula

A representation of the types and numbers of atoms present in a molecule, showing the exact composition of that molecule.

Branched Alkanes

Hydrocarbons that contain a main chain of carbon atoms with one or more side chains or branches, affecting their physical and chemical properties.

Linear Alkanes

Alkanes that consist of carbon atoms arranged in a straight chain, without any branches.