There Are Five Basic Taste Sensations

question 91

Multiple Choice

There are five basic taste sensations.Select the one mismatched with its causative agent.

• A)Sweet; organic compounds such as sugar
• B)Sour; hydrogen ions from acids such as those in lemons
• C)Salty; metal ions such as potassium or sodium
• D)Bitter; acids such as those in toxins or poisons
• E)Umami; amino acids such as glutamate or aspartate found in chicken soup

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