Which Is the Newest of the Five Basic Tastes to Be

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Multiple Choice

Which is the newest of the five basic tastes to be discovered?

• A) bitter
• B) sour
• C) sweet
• D) umami or brothy

Analyze the effects of input costs on production decisions.

Evaluate the impact of technological changes and experience on production costs.

Understand the role of scale economies and cost-output elasticity in production economics.

Identify and understand the structural components of a muscle fiber, including the sarcolemma, sarcoplasm, and myofibrils.

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Definitions:

Inorganic Nitrogen-containing Ions

Nitrate, nitrite, and ammonium ions that are crucial for plant nutrition but can cause environmental issues in excess.

Organic Molecules

Compounds primarily made of carbon atoms bonded with hydrogen, often containing oxygen and nitrogen, and forming the basis of all life forms.

Guano

Accumulated excrement of seabirds and bats, used as a fertilizer due to its high nitrogen, phosphate, and potassium content.

Phosphorus Cycle

The biogeochemical cycle that describes the movement of phosphorus through the lithosphere, hydrosphere, and biosphere.