Our sense of taste works best when food molecules are:

Question

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Our sense of taste relies on the chemical reaction that occurs when food molecules come into contact with our taste buds, which are covered in saliva. So, food molecules must be dissolved in saliva to be detected by our taste buds.

Answer: C
 The four basic tastes (sweet, salty, sour, and bitter) are detected by different types of taste receptors on our taste buds. Therefore, to fully experience the taste of food, a combination of these four basic tastes should be present.

Overall, both A and C are correct answers as they both play a role in our sense of taste.

Our Sense of Taste Works Best When Food Molecules Are