Linda claims to be a very good judge of wine because she has sensitive taste buds.For which of the following does Linda not have receptors?
A) sweetness
B) sourness
C) acidity
D) bitterness

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Acidity is not a basic taste for which humans have specific receptors. The basic tastes that humans can detect through their taste buds include sweetness, sourness, bitterness, saltiness, and umami. Acidity is often associated with sourness but is not a distinct category for taste receptors.

Linda Claims to Be a Very Good Judge of Wine