Bitter taste perception

rs713598 · gene TAS2R38 · category Trait · Free in the Quanome app

Your DNA file reports your genotype at rs713598 — a marker in the TAS2R38 gene that studies link to bitter taste perception. Here's what each genotype is associated with:

Genotype	What it's associated with
GG	Bitter taster — you likely perceive bitter compounds strongly.
CG	Intermediate bitter taster.
CC	Non-taster — you likely perceive certain bitter tastes only weakly.

Educational only — not medical or diagnostic advice. A single marker is one of many factors; strand orientation varies between files. Always consult a qualified clinician about your health.

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Bitter taste perception

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