Which of the following taste sensations is incorrectly matched to the chemicals that produce it?
A) salty-metal ions
B) sweet-organic substances such as sugar and some lead salts
C) umami-triglycerides and fatty acids
D) bitter-alkaloids
E) sour-acids

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Umami taste is primarily associated with amino acids and nucleotides, such as glutamate, not triglycerides and fatty acids. Triglycerides and fatty acids are more related to the perception of fats.

Which of the Following Taste Sensations Is Incorrectly Matched to the Chemicals