Question

chapter 15 check your understanding question 8
1 part -- of 1 point
2 tries
which of the following is the basic taste quality responsible for the amino acid flavor of steak?
sweet
bitter
sour
umami

Explanation:

Umami is the basic taste quality associated with amino acids (like in proteins of steak), responsible for the savory, meaty flavor. Sweet is for sugars, bitter for alkaloids, sour for acids. So the correct option is umami.

Answer:

D. umami (assuming the last option is labeled D, with text "umami")