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TASTE BUDDIES: Why Bitter Tastes Better For Some

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This chapter explores the fascinating science of taste through a historical anecdote about PTC, a compound that elicits different responses among individuals. It also features a contemporary classroom experiment illustrating how students can determine their sensitivity to bitterness, emphasizing the variability in taste experiences.

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