In 1908,chemist Kikunae Ikeda identified a new taste modality he called "umami",or "delicious" in Japanese.It gives a savory flavor to meat,seaweed,and tomatoes.What molecule is responsible for umami?

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Glutamate is the molecule responsible for the umami taste sensation. It is an amino acid commonly found in many foods, including meat, seaweed, and tomatoes. The other answer choices consist of ions that are not directly related to taste.

In 1908,chemist Kikunae Ikeda Identified a New Taste Modality He