“Taste buds are responsible for?”

"Taste buds located on the tongue enable the selection of flavors by detecting chemical compounds in food. Comprising specialized cells they identify sweet sour salty bitter and umami tastes influencing dietary choices and digestion. This sensory mechanism rooted in evolutionary biology helps humans and animals assess food safety and nutritional value. Taste buds’ role in sensory perception highlights their importance in biological and nutritional sciences shaping eating behaviors and culinary preferences across cultures."