When we cut an onion, the synthase enzyme converts the amino acid sulfoxides of the onion into which acid?

Options

A. Sulfenic acid
B. Citric acid
C. Nitric acid
D. Sulphuric acid

Answer

A

Explanation

The synthase enzyme converts the amino acids sulfoxides of the onion into sulfenic acid. When we cut onion it actually breaks the microscopic cell filled with enzymes which after reaction with air makes a lachrymatory compound which is similar to the compound of tear gas.