To which compound do sour receptors respond MOST strongly?
A)sodium chloride
B)glutamate
C)vinegar
D)cayenne pepper

Name: To which compound do sour receptors respond MOST strongly? A)sodium chloride B)glutamate C)vinegar D)cayenne pepper
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Sour receptors respond most strongly to acids, such as acetic acid found in vinegar. Sodium chloride (A) is salty, glutamate (B) is umami, and cayenne pepper (D) is spicy, so they do not activate sour receptors.

To Which Compound Do Sour Receptors Respond MOST Strongly