Question

Salty taste is perceived by the taste buds located on _______.

• A. Tip of the tongue
• B. Sides of the tongue
• C. Back side of the tongue
• D. Both A and B

Answer 1

The correct option is A Tip of the tongue

• The four basic kinds of tastes are: sweet, salty, sour, and bitter.
• The salty/sweet taste buds are located near the front of the tongue, the sour taste buds line the sides of the tongue, and the bitter taste buds are found at the back of the tongue.
• The centre of the tongue has few taste buds.

Thus, the correct answer is option A.