Which of the following statements about threshold concentration is incorrect (false)?

a. Subthreshold salt levels increase perceived sweetness.
b. Subthreshold salt levels decrease perceived acidity.
c. Subthreshold acid concentrations make a food taste less salty.
d. Subthreshold sugar concentrations make a food taste less salty.
e. all of the above answers are correct


c

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