A Ligand for the Umami Receptor in the Sense of Taste

Question

A ligand for the umami receptor in the sense of taste is
A)glucose.
B)sodium ions.
C)potassium ions.
D)hydrogen ions.
E)monosodium glutamate.

Accepted Answer

The umami receptor in the sense of taste is activated by the taste of glutamate, which is found in monosodium glutamate (MSG). Therefore, the best choice is E, monosodium glutamate.