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Why do we have different senses of taste?
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Expert Answer
Taste perception varies due to: genetic differences in taste receptors (supertasters have more fungiform papillae and experience stronger tastes), age (taste buds decline), smoking, medications, cultural exposure, and individual experiences. About 25% of people are supertasters; 25% are non-tasters.
Key Insight
Taste perception varies due to: genetic differences in taste receptors (supertasters have more fungiform papillae and experience stronger tastes), age (taste buds decline), smoking, medications, cultural exposure, and individual experiences.
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