The taste sensitivity is dependent upon

Concentration of taste

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Concentration of food

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Solubility of taste in saliva

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Both A and C

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Solution

The correct option is D Both A and C
Taste sensitivity refers to the intensity with which one perceives different tastes and flavours. It is dependent upon the concentration of the taste molecules as well as their solubility in saliva. It does not depend upon the concentration of food.
So, the correct answer is option D.

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