Spices and perfumes – driving forces of humans
Spices and perfumes – driving forces of humans Spices and perfumes – driving forces of humans
The smell of Carvone Mint leaves and Caraway seeds both contain a molecule called carvone. However, the two carvone molecules are actually not identical, they are mirror forms or stereo isomers. 1. With a spoon, crush the caraway seeds in a bowl. 2. With another spoon, crush the mint leaves in another bowl. 3. Smell the difference!
When you grate lemon or orange peels you release volatile oils from the secretory cavities into the air. The smell receptors in your nose absorb the molecules and send a signal to the brain, which interprets the smell. The smell of Limonene Orange & Lemon peels both contain a molecule called limonene. However, the limonene in the orange has a different structure than that in the lemon. The stereo isomers actually have a different smell. 1. Grate a small piece of orange peel into one Petri dish. 2. Grate a small piece of orange peel into another Petri dish. 3. Smell the difference!
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When you grate lemon or<br />
orange peels you release<br />
volatile oils from the secretory<br />
cavities into the air. The smell<br />
receptors in your nose absorb<br />
the molecules <strong>and</strong> send a signal<br />
to the brain, which interprets the<br />
smell.<br />
The smell <strong>of</strong> Limonene<br />
Orange & Lemon peels<br />
both contain a molecule called limonene.<br />
However, the limonene in the orange has a different structure than that in<br />
the lemon. The stereo isomers actually have a different smell.<br />
1. Grate a small piece <strong>of</strong> orange peel into one Petri dish.<br />
2. Grate a small piece <strong>of</strong> orange peel into another Petri dish.<br />
3. Smell the difference!
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