Question

Which taste bud is present on the tip of the tongue?

• A. Bitter
• B. Sour
• C. Sweet
• D. Umami

Answer 1

The correct option is C Sweet

Taste buds are small structures present on the surface of the tongue which provide the sense of taste.

$\begin{array}{cc}& \\ \text{Taste}& \text{Location on tongue}\\ \text{i) Sweet}& \text{A) At the tip of tongue}\\ \text{ii) Sour}& \text{B) On the lateral sides}\\ \text{iii) Bitter}& \text{C) Posterior side}\\ \text{iv) Umami}& \text{D) On the middle surface}\end{array}$