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UPPSC PCS 2016 · Question 94 of 145

Pungency in chillies is due to the presence of:

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ALycopine
BCapsaicineCorrect
CCarotene
DAnthocyanin

Answer: B. Capsaicine

Explanation

A compound called capsaicine is responsible for the pungency in chillies. It is located in the middle layer of the chili.

Source: edurev.in UPPSC Prelims 2016 GS Paper I with Answer Key and Solutions; answers per official UPPSC key (Booklet C)

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