Sensitivity to taste is present in an infant
A) before birth.
B) at 1 month.
C) at 3 months.
D) at 6 months.

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Sensitivity to taste begins before birth, as taste receptors have been found in the fetus as early as 14 weeks gestation. Newborns have also been shown to have an aversion to bitter tastes, indicating sensitivity to taste. However, preferences for specific tastes may develop later on.

Sensitivity to Taste Is Present in an Infant