Mineral Nutrition In Plants Question 111

Question: The cause of special flavour in onion and garlic is due to the presence of

Options:

A) Sulphur

B) Phosphorus

C) Potassium

D) Nitrogen

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Answer:

Correct Answer: A

Solution:

Onion and its relatives also possess antimicrobial sulphur containing compounds allicin and diallylsulphide.

Tear promoting substance is also a sulphur compound propanethial sulphenic oxide.