The Order of Sensitivity to the Four Basic Taste Sensations

question 469

Multiple Choice

The order of sensitivity to the four basic taste sensations from LEAST to MOST sensitive is

• A) bitter, salt, sweet, sour.
• B) sweet, salt, sour, bitter.
• C) salt, sour, sweet, bitter.
• D) sour, bitter, salt, sweet.

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