The Taste Sensation of Umami Is a Result of the Detection

question 163

Multiple Choice

The taste sensation of umami is a result of the detection of _____,which is a naturally occurring substance found in foods such as meat,some cheeses,and mushrooms.

• A) gluten
• B) glutamate
• C) fiber
• D) capsaicin

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Suprachiasmatic Nucleus

A region in the brain's hypothalamus responsible for controlling circadian rhythms, which are the body's internal biological clock.

Biological Clock

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