Chapter 34, Problem 6P

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

An experiment to check whether the response to the umami taste is specific to the T1R1 receptors or T1R3 receptors should be suggested.

Concept introduction:

The taste can be defined as the sensation of the flavor in the mouth. The sensation of the taste is carried by the neural pathways related to the sensation of taste in the tongue. The different types of receptors in the tongue are involved with different types of taste perception.