sensory perception of umami taste

Term ID

GO:0050917

Synonyms

• umami taste perception

Definition

The series of events required to receive an umami taste stimulus, convert it to a molecular signal, and recognize and characterize the signal. Umami taste is the savory taste of meats and other foods that are rich in glutamates. This is a neurological process.

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Ontology

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