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There is often a correlation between the chemical structure of a compound and its taste.
Low molecular weight salts taste salty
higher molecular weight salts bitterness.
Low molecular weight salts taste salty
higher molecular weight salts bitterness.
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GPT 3.5
Organic compounds containing hydroxyl (OH) groups sweet taste
Organic compounds containing carbonyl (C=O) groups sour taste
Overall, the taste of a compound is determined by the specific receptors on the taste buds that detect the compound and send signals to the brain. The structure of the compound plays a role in how it interacts with these receptors, leading to different taste sensations.
Organic compounds containing carbonyl (C=O) groups sour taste
Overall, the taste of a compound is determined by the specific receptors on the taste buds that detect the compound and send signals to the brain. The structure of the compound plays a role in how it interacts with these receptors, leading to different taste sensations.