Science experiment

[Flanger]

First, Sorry if in the wrong forum, feel free to move it.

Ok I was over at my friends and for some odd reason I remembered this experiment from middle school I believe. My friend thought I was "Having a flashback" I tried google, but I don't know what to look for.

The experiment was. The teacher gave every student a piece of paper or something similar. Most of the class said it tasted bitter or sour. I can't remember for sure. Me and another student could'nt taste anything when we took it. I think the lesson was genetics?

LOL. Had no Idea where to ask this, so I thought I'd ask good ole JREF.

[Slimething]

Probably test strips doped with this (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Phenylthiocarbamide).

[Dancing David]

Yup the genetics of taste receptors.

I can taste uric acid, I hate eating liver.

[Gord_in_Toronto]

Yup the genetics of taste receptors.

I can taste uric acid, I hate eating liver.

Then you'll love kidneys. :duck:

[Flanger]

belated Thank you. Old man winter decided Minnesota wasent done with winter yet. So Ive been working my butt off clearing snow for far too long:)

P.S. Thanks slimething. I just sent that link to my friend and he conceded that I wasent making crap up and agreed to buy me a six pack of Leinenkugel honey wiess:)

[Slimething]

Not a problem. Welcome to the forum. :)

[Joey McGee]

I used to think that the people who don't like beer were just insane until I learned about this!