Question

Taste buds on the posterior side of tongue in humans can detect

• A. Sour taste
• B. Bitter taste
• C. Sweet taste
• D. Saltish taste

Answer 1

The correct option is B Bitter taste

• The front (anterior side) of our tongue can detect salty and sweet taste while the back (posterior side) of the tongue has taste buds that can detect bitter taste.
• Sour taste is detected by the taste buds present at the sides, as shown in the diagram.

So the correct answer is option B.