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.