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sjones

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on: Jun 22, 2018

The taste known as ________ allows us to detect glutamate in proteins.

a. saltiness
b. umami
c. sweetness
d. bitterness
e. sourness

Question 2

The detection of ________ involves the detection of fatty acids on the tongue.

a. sour
b. umami
c. salty
d. sweet
e. fat

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ladyjames123

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Reply #1 on: Jun 22, 2018

Answer to Question 1

Answer: b. umami

Answer to Question 2

Answer: e. fat

sjones

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Reply #2 on: Jun 22, 2018

Thank you

ladyjames123

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Reply #3 on: Jun 22, 2018

No problem

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