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The correct response is: A carnivore is more likely to have taste buds for umami flavors so it can taste the flavors of meat, while a herbivore is less likely because plants do not generally have umami flavors.
Umami is one of the five basic tastes, along with sweet, salty, sour, and bitter. It is commonly associated with the savory taste of meats, cheeses, and some fermented foods. Carnivores, as meat-eating animals, would benefit from having taste buds specifically designed to detect umami flavors, as it would help them find and enjoy their primary food source. On the other hand, herbivores primarily consume plant-based diets, which generally do not contain umami flavors. Therefore, they are less likely to have taste buds for umami compared to carnivores.