Asked by Samuel Rajendran on Jul 15, 2024
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Some carnivores have lost the taste receptor that detects ____.
A) bitterness
B) saltiness
C) sweetness
D) sourness
E) fattiness
Taste Receptor
Chemoreceptor involved in the sense of taste.
Detects
To discover or identify the presence or existence of something.
Carnivores
Animals that primarily eat other animals for food.
- Understand the fundamental physiological mechanisms underlying the senses of taste and smell.
Verified Answer
KG
Krystal GonzalezJul 20, 2024
Final Answer :
C
Explanation :
Carnivores have evolved to rely on meat as a primary food source, and as a result, have lost the taste receptor that detects sweetness as they do not need it to detect plant-based foods.
Learning Objectives
- Understand the fundamental physiological mechanisms underlying the senses of taste and smell.