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RE: WHY DO ONIONS MAKE US CRY?

in #science7 years ago

Interesting, specifically it is the enzyme alliinase's reaction with S-1-propenyl-L-cysteine sulfoxide, that produces the 1-propenyl sulfenic acid. Its pretty interesting, I really haven't spent much time thinking about sulfoxide containing amino acids.

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Exactly! Science is fascinating actually if you really give some time to learn!

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