Question

dry mouth and taste sensation
how is the sensation of taste affected by a dry mouth?
foods have a more intense taste when the mouth is dry.
most foods will taste bitter when the mouth is dry.
the moisture level of the mouth has no influence on taste sensation.
foods have a less intense taste when the mouth is dry.

Explanation:

Taste buds need saliva to dissolve food molecules for taste perception. A dry mouth reduces saliva, so food molecules are not dissolved well. This leads to a less intense taste.

Answer:

Foods have a less intense taste when the mouth is dry.