Which statement about supertasters is based on research?
A)men are more likely to be supertasters than are women.
B)supertasters are likely to have fewer pain receptors on their tongues.
C)supertasters have more taste buds than nontasters.
D)there is no genetic component to supertasting abiity.

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Research has shown that supertasters have a higher density of taste buds on their tongues compared to nontasters.

Answer: A is not correct because studies have shown no significant gender differences in supertasting ability. 
Answer: B is not correct because there is no known connection between pain receptors and the ability to taste. 
Answer: D is not correct because genetics are known to play a role in determining supertasting ability.

Which Statement About Supertasters Is Based on Research