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Evolutionary speaking, why is it beneficial that we (humans) are sensitive to bitter taste

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  • Anonymous
    3 years ago

    Many poisons have a bitter taste so being sensitive to bitterness reduces the chance of dying by poisoning which helps to ensure that a person lives long enough to have children.

  • 3 years ago

    Most inedible berries have a very bitter taste

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