There Are Five Basic Taste Sensations

Multiple Choice

There are five basic taste sensations. Select the one mismatched with its stimulating agent.

A) Sweet; organic compounds such as sugar
B) Sour; hydrogen ions from acids such as those in lemons
C) Salty; metal ions such as potassium or sodium
D) Bitter; acids such as those in toxins or poisons
E) Umami; amino acids such as glutamate or aspartate found in chicken soup