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Cruciferous plants, when crushed, emit a pungent smell due to the presence of
Cruciferous plants, when crushed, emit a pungent smell due to the presence of
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The correct option is B Sulphur compounds
- Cruciferous vegetables are unique in that they are rich sources of sulphur-containing compounds known as glucosinolates.
- Glucosinolates (β-thioglucoside N-hydroxy sulfates) impart a pungent aroma and spicy taste.
- Hence, Cruciferous plants, when crushed, emit a pungent smell due to the presence of Sulphur compounds.
- So, the correct answer is D.
- Cruciferous vegetables are unique in that they are rich sources of sulphur-containing compounds known as glucosinolates.
- Glucosinolates (β-thioglucoside N-hydroxy sulfates) impart a pungent aroma and spicy taste.
- Hence, Cruciferous plants, when crushed, emit a pungent smell due to the presence of Sulphur compounds.
- So, the correct answer is D.
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