Are You a Supertaster?

Are You a Supertaster?

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Science, Chemistry

11th Grade - University

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The video explores the concept of super tasters, individuals with heightened taste sensitivity, particularly to bitter substances. It explains the genetic basis of this trait, the structure of taste buds, and methods to identify super tasters using PTC strips. The history of PTC's discovery and its use in taste research is also discussed, along with the comparison to PROP, another chemical used in taste sensitivity studies.

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OPEN ENDED QUESTION

3 mins • 1 pt

What are the differences in taste perception between super tasters, medium tasters, and average tasters?

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Discuss the historical context of how super tasters were discovered.

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