The characteristic garlicky odour of garlic is due to _________.
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Correct answer: D
Explanation
The correct answer is option 4 i.e. sulphur.
- Garlic contains several sulfur compounds, the most notable being allicin.
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When garlic is chopped, crushed, or chewed, the enzyme alliinase converts alliin (a sulfur-containing compound) into allicin.
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Formation of Allicin: Allicin is the compound primarily responsible for garlic's distinctive smell.
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It is formed rapidly when garlic cells are damaged, triggering the enzymatic reaction.