Question

How chopping onions make you cry

Answer 1

Answer:

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Explanation:

The synthase enzyme converts the amino acids sulfoxides of the onion into sulfenic acid. The unstable sulfenic acid rearranges itself into syn-ropanethial-S-oxide. Syn-propanethial-S-oxide gets into the air and comes in contact with our eyes. The lachrymal glands become irritated and produces the tears!

Answer 2

Answer:

Explanation:Chopping makes us cry as it contains a chemical called propanethial-S-oxide which makes us cry and tears also a reason concludes that when this chemical is mixed with some other chemicals present in onions it produce Sulfur which is a chemical and creates irritation to our eyes .