Five basic types of tastes are: salty, sweet, sour, bitter and _______ .

umami

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The correct option is A umami
Our tongue has 5 different types of taste buds that can sense tastes like sweet, salty, sour, bitter and umami.

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Five basic types of tastes are: salty, sweet, sour, bitter and _______ .

The correct option is A umamiOur tongue has 5 different types of taste buds that can sense tastes like sweet, salty, sour, bitter and umami.

The correct option is A umami
Our tongue has 5 different types of taste buds that can sense tastes like sweet, salty, sour, bitter and umami.