Taste is often called a(n) __________ sense because it works with the molecules of foods that people eat.
A) chemical
B) physical
C) psychological
D) electrical

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Taste is a chemical sense because it relies on the detection of chemicals in the food we eat. The taste buds on the tongue are able to detect different molecules such as sweet, sour, salty, bitter, and umami (savory), which then sends signals to the brain to perceive the taste.

Taste Is Often Called A(n) __________ Sense Because It Works