How many different kinds of taste receptors are there?
A) four, but they can occur in many combinations
B) five in childhood; four in adulthood
C) five primary tastes
D) over 1,000, and they can fire in various combinations to create unlimited tastes

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There are five primary tastes: sweet, sour, salty, bitter, and umami (savory). While there may be over 1,000 taste receptors, they are all classified under these five categories.

How Many Different Kinds of Taste Receptors Are There