While some people love cilantro, others think it tastes like soap. This is due to a mutation in a receptor that binds to the airborne aldehydes found in cilantro. Which type of receptors is most likely affected by this mutation?

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Chemoreceptors are responsible for detecting chemical stimuli in the environment, such as the aldehydes in cilantro, which explains why a mutation in these receptors would affect how cilantro tastes to some individuals.

While Some People Love Cilantro, Others Think It Tastes Like