Day 217 of 365
August 5
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Biology Taste Receptors and Evolution
Our five basic tastes evolved for survival: sweet indicates energy, umami indicates protein, salt indicates minerals, sour warns of spoilage, and bitter warns of poison. Different cultures have different taste preferences, showing how culture interacts with biology.
Did you know?
Cats cannot taste sweetness - they lack the gene for sweet receptors!
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