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Why are acid sour in taste, but bases are bitter?

Why are acid sour in taste, but bases are bitter?

We know, acids are acidic in nature but base are basic in nature. Acids contains hydrogen ions (H+) which stimulate the taste buds that detect sour taste. Bases contain (OH-)ions which stimulate the taste buds that detects bitter taste. Therefore, acids are sour in taste but bases are bitter.

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