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  4. The reserve carbohydrates in onion are stored in the fleshy leaves. The characteristic smell of onion bulb is due to presence of

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Q. The reserve carbohydrates in onion are stored in the fleshy leaves. The characteristic smell of onion bulb is due to presence of

BHUBHU 2011

Solution:

The pungency in onion is due to a volatile oil allyl propyi disulphide.