The five basic flavors that humans register are
A)bitter,sweet,salty,spicy,umami.
B)sweet,sour,bitter,umami,salty.
C)salty,sweet,spicy,piquant,bittersweet.
D)bittersweet,sour,sweet,umami,spicy.

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The five basic flavors that humans register are sweet, sour, bitter, umami, and salty. These flavors have been identified through research on taste receptors on the tongue. Option B lists all five of these flavors correctly. Option A includes spicy, which is not technically a taste but a sensation caused by a chemical compound called capsaicin. Option C includes piquant, which is again not a distinct taste but a sensation caused by foods that are spicy or acidic. Option D includes bittersweet, which is a combination of bitter and sweet tastes and not a distinct taste on its own.

The Five Basic Flavors That Humans Register Are