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The cause of special flavour in onion an...

The cause of special flavour in onion and garlic is due to the presence of
Or
Yellowing of tea leaf takes place by the deficiency of

A

Sulfur

B

Phosphorus

C

Potassium

D

Nitrogen

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A

Pungency in onion is due to an enzymatic reaction only when tissues are damaged. It is due to the presence of a sulphur-bearing compound in a very small quantity in the volatile form i.e. allyl – propyl disulfide.
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