Which of the Following Is True of Olfactory Cells and Taste

question 70

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is true of olfactory cells and taste buds?

• A)Olfactory cells contain all of the possible olfactory receptors while taste buds can sense all of the primary tastes
• B)Olfactory cells express a single olfactory receptor while taste buds can sense only one of the primary tastes
• C)Olfactory cells express a single olfactory receptor while taste buds can sense all of the primary tastes
• D)Olfactory cells contain all of the possible olfactory receptors while taste buds can sense only one of the primary tastes

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