Question

Taste buds for bitter taste are found on tongue at

• A. Tip
• B. On basal surface
• C. Posterior part
• D. Lateral sides

Answer 1

Answer: (C)

Posterior part

• 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.
• Bitter taste buds are found at the back of the tongue.
• The centre of the tongue has few taste buds.

So, the correct answer is 'Posterior part'.