Which of the following statements is true about taste bud preferences?

A taste bud contains different taste receptor cells, so as a group it can respond to all the basic taste sensations, such as sweet, sour, salty, bitter, and umami. Taste buds are not limited to one sensation, and they do distinguish bitter from salty. Therefore, the true statement is that taste buds can respond to all taste sensations.

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