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Taste buds for bitter taste are found on tongue at

A

Posterior part

B

Tip

C

Lateral side

D

Ventral side.

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### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Understanding Taste Buds**: - The human tongue has taste buds that are responsible for detecting different tastes: sweet, salty, sour, and bitter. 2. **Identifying Locations of Taste Buds**: - Sweet and salty taste buds are located near the **tip** of the tongue. - Sour taste buds are found on the **lateral sides** of the tongue. - Bitter taste buds are primarily located at the **back** of the tongue. 3. **Analyzing the Question**: - The question specifically asks for the location of taste buds that detect **bitter** taste. 4. **Conclusion**: - Based on the information gathered, the taste buds for bitter taste are found at the **posterior part** of the tongue. 5. **Final Answer**: - The correct option is **posterior part**.
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