Which of the Following Is True of Olfactory Cells and Taste

question 123

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 50 to 150 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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