There are five basic taste sensations. Select the one mismatched with its stimulating agent.
A) Sweet; organic compounds such as sugar
B) Sour; hydrogen ions from acids such as those in lemons
C) Salty; metal ions such as potassium or sodium
D) Bitter; acids such as those in toxins or poisons
E) Umami; amino acids such as glutamate or aspartate found in chicken soup

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Bitter taste is typically stimulated by alkaloids and other complex organic compounds, not acids.

There Are Five Basic Taste Sensations