Cilantro tastes soapy to some people because

A) there is genetic variation in at least one of the three types of receptors needed to perceive a nonsoapy flavor.
B) they are not an identical twin. Only identical twins detect a soapy flavor in cilantro, while all other people do not detect this soapy flavor.
C) their ancestors did not live in cultures where cilantro was a common ingredient in the cuisine.
D) they were not raised in an environment where cilantro was a common ingredient in the cuisine.


Answer: A

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