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White Onion
When you cut into an onion such as this white onion here, an unstable reaction takes place and the lachymal glands in the eyes are stimulated to produce tears (Library of Congress). Sulfenic acid is converted from the amino acid sulfoxides in the onion. From here, a new chemical irritant is made resulting in the production of tears (Library of Congress). Think twice before making dinner! This interaction between an organism and its environment will leave you grabbing for tissues.
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White Onion
When you cut into an onion such as this white onion here, an unstable reaction takes place and the lachymal glands in the eyes are stimulated to produce tears (Library of Congress). Sulfenic acid is converted from the amino acid sulfoxides in the onion. From here, a new chemical irritant is made resulting in the production of tears (Library of Congress). Think twice before making dinner! This interaction between an organism and its environment will leave you grabbing for tissues.
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