But wait, there’s more!
Some individuals have an issue with the
smell of cucumbers in addition to the bitter taste.
Genes influence the
way we smell things in general, and some people are sensitive
to chemical compounds that are key to the cucumber smell.
Our sense of smell is as unique as we are, with over 400
types of smell receptors, creating plentiful variations.
While scientists are currently searching for the
precise receptors linked to the cucumber scent,
some genes might make certain individuals more sensitive to
those compounds.
For example, some people may detect a soap-
or lotion-like scent from cilantro due to the chemical compounds
it contains.
Genes influence the way we smell things in general,
and some people are sensitive to chemical compounds that are key to the cucumber smell.
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that are key to the cucumber smell은 chemical compounds를 수식하는 관계절이다.
Our sense of smell is as unique as we are, with over
400 types of smell receptors, creating plentiful variations.
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