All of the following are true regarding food preferences EXCEPT:

a. people with a high sensitivity to bitter tastes tend to like cabbage and Brussels sprouts.
b. they are largely learned.
c. there are over 80 genes that help people taste bitter foods.
d. a genetic tendency to avoid bitter vegetables may be linked to disease development.


a

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