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Chapter 45.2, Problem 4R
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The ability of the taste receptors to discriminate between the five classes of tastes.
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There are five classes of tastes that can be detected by humans. They are sweet, salty, sour, bitter, and umami. The different classes are perceived through different pathways and are distinguished from each other.
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