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What kind of animal is more likely to have taste buds for umami flavors, a carnivore or an herbivore? Explain.

What kind of animal is more likely to have taste buds for umami flavors, a carnivore-example-1
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Omnivores, or animals that eat both plant matter and meat, tend to have taste buds that allow them to taste all five flavors, including sweet, causing them to have more taste buds than carnivores.
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