Science, asked by vkverma, 1 year ago

why begin teras when we cut an onion

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Answered by schoolexam
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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!

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Answered by Deepsbhargav
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hey friend!!!!

Peeling, cutting or crushing an onion's tissue releases enzymes called allinases, which convert these molecules to sulfenic acids. The sulfenic acids, in turn, spontaneously rearrange to form syn-propanethial-S-oxide, the chemical that triggers the tears. Now one may ask, why garlic spares our eyes, this is because the sulfenic acid in garlic takes a different form that does not trigger the tear glands in our eyes. Contrary to popular opinion, it is the chemicals released and not odour that causes tears.

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