The Centre of the Tongue Contains No Taste Buds and Cannot

question 367

True/False

The centre of the tongue contains no taste buds and cannot produce any taste sensation.

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Beneficial Bacteria

Beneficial Bacteria are microorganisms that provide positive effects to their host, such as aiding in digestion, producing vitamins, and protecting against harmful bacteria.

Vitamins

Organic compounds required in small quantities for essential metabolic reactions in the body.

Eukaryotic

Pertains to cells or organisms that have a nucleus enclosed within membranes, distinguishing them from prokaryotic cells which do not.

Microorganisms

Tiny, often microscopic, life forms, including bacteria, viruses, fungi, and some algae and protozoa, that can be found in virtually all environments.