Sulfur-containing compounds

Which of the following systems is associated with cruciferous crops like cabbage and broccoli?

• Glucosinolate-myrosinase system

• Alliin-alliinase system

• Both A and B

• Neither A nor B

What is the role of myrosinase in the glucosinolate-myrosinase system?

• Synthesizing glucosinolates

• Hydrolyzing glucosinolates

• Inhibiting glucosinolates

• Transporting glucosinolates

What are glucosinolates categorized into based on their amino acids?

• Sulfides, disulfides, and trisulfides

• Aliphatic, aromatic, and indole

• Thiols, sulfoxides, and sulfates

• Monosaccharides, disaccharides, and polysaccharides

Which of the following compounds is a major cysteine sulfoxide found in garlic?

• Allicin

• Sinigrin

• Isothiocyanate

• Ajoene

Which of the following processes is involved in the biosynthesis of glucosinolates?

• Chain elongation

• Protein folding

• Lipid metabolism

• Glycolysis

How can natural glucosinolates be effectively extracted from biomass sources?

• High-temperature distillation

• Low-temperature maceration

• Ultracentrifugation

• Acid-base extraction

What effect does the administration of ACSO have on diabetic rats?

• Increases blood glucose levels

• Decreases insulin secretion

• Reduces fasting blood glucose levels

• Enhances lipid peroxidation

What type of bond formation in proteins is allicin known for?

• Peptide bond formation

• Hydrogen bond formation

• Disulfide bond formation

• Phosphodiester bond formation