Explain why the ability to taste bitter substances is an important trait to have. (2-3 sentences)

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Firoz Ahmed · Answer 1 · 2023-06-17T08:25:46+0000

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The ability to discern bitter tastes evolved as a mechanism to prevent early humans from eating poisonous plants. Humans have about 30 genes that code for bitter taste receptors. Each receptor can interact with several compounds, allowing people to taste a wide variety of bitter substances.

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