Which statement about the taste buds is correct?
A) Each taste bud responds best to one or two types of taste but also responds weakly to other tastes.
B) Each taste bud responds equally to all tastes initially and then discriminates between them after adaptation.
C) Each taste cell can be stimulated by only one chemical.
D) Each taste bud responds to only one taste.

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Each taste bud contains specialized cells that respond most strongly to one or two types of taste (sweet, sour, salty, bitter, umami) but can also detect other taste sensations to some degree. This is why food can have a complex mix of flavors.

Which Statement About the Taste Buds Is Correct