Which Ions Signal a Sour Taste as They Pass Through

question 23

Multiple Choice

Which ions signal a sour taste as they pass through ion channels?

• A) hydrogen
• B) sodium
• C) potassium
• D) chloride
• E) ammonium

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Definitions:

Allyl Anion

A reactive ion derived from allyl compounds, notable for its use in organic synthesis as a nucleophile.

Concerted Reaction

A chemical reaction in which all bonds are broken and formed in a single step, typically involving a cyclic transition state.

Allylic Halide

A halogenated compound where the halogen atom is positioned adjacent to a carbon-carbon double bond.

Grignard Reagent

An organomagnesium compound used in a variety of synthetic reactions in organic chemistry to form carbon-carbon bonds.