Saltiness and Sourness Appear to Be

question 487

Multiple Choice

Saltiness and sourness appear to be

• A)based on a lock-and-key match between molecules and the receptors.
• B)triggered by a direct flow of charged atoms into the tips of the taste cells.
• C)triggered by the otolith organs in the taste buds.
• D)based on the place theory of olfaction.

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Definitions:

Megaphylls

Leaves with a highly branched vascular system, characteristic of most modern plants, contrasted with microphylls of some ancient lineages.

Woody Tissue

Plant tissue composed mainly of xylem, providing structural support and conduction of water and nutrients; commonly found in trees and shrubs.

Basal Angiosperm

refers to the earliest diverging groups of flowering plants, sharing some ancestral characteristics distinct from most modern flowers.

Star Anise

An aromatic spice that comes from the fruit of the Illicium verum tree, characterized by its star shape and licorice-like flavor.