Taste experiments are normally run to test for the four kinds of taste receptors in the tongue. Students should be directed to run this experiment as a class in the school cafeteria, or BETTER, at home, using the following household chemicals: dilute table salt solution (10 % NaCl), dilute solution of sugar, sour dilute solution of vinegar (2:1), and bitter very strong cold tea or coffee.
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