Taste is Detected When Chemicals Bind Receptors on the Microvilli

Question

Taste is detected when chemicals bind receptors on the microvilli of:
A)basal cells.
B)olfactory cells.
C)supporting cells.
D)gustatory cells.

Accepted Answer

Gustatory cells are responsible for detecting taste. When chemicals bind receptors on the microvilli of these cells, it sends a signal to the brain, which is interpreted as a particular taste. Basal cells, supporting cells, and olfactory cells are not involved in detecting taste.