Which of the Following Statements About Taste Buds Is FALSE

question 16

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about taste buds is FALSE? 

• A) They react only with particles in solution. 
• B) Fluid is needed to help dissolve foods for tasting. 
• C) There are five basic taste sensations: sweet, sour, bitter, salty, and umami. 
• D) They can individually sense only one of the basic taste sensations at a time. 
• E) Taste perceptions are influenced by aroma, appearance, and temperature.

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