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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The reserve carbohydrates in onion are stored in the fleshy leaves. The characteristic smell of onion bulb is due to presence of (A) sugars (B) reserve carbohydrates (C) sulphur compounds (D) bad odour of the soil in which they are cultivated

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

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

sugars

reserve carbohydrates

sulphur compounds

bad odour of the soil in which they are cultivated

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