The taste of amino acids is not confused with the taste of sweet or bitter chemicals because the taste cells express specific receptor proteins. True or false

True. The taste of amino acids is not confused with the taste of sweet or bitter chemicals because the taste cells express specific receptor proteins.

Explanation:

There are specific chemical receptors to be able to differentiate flavors - such as bitter, sweet or the flavor of amino acids - located in the taste cells. The association between the taste and its receptor is:

For this reason the taste of amino acids cannot be confused with bitter or sweet tastes.

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