Capsaicin,molecular model. This chemical gives chilies their heat and causes a burning sensation when ingested. It is a secondary metabolite of the chili plant (Capsicum sp.) and probably evolved to deter herbivores. Atoms are represented as spheres and are colour-coded: carbon (grey),hydrogen (white),oxygen (red) and nitrogen (blue) | |
Licence : | Droits gérés |
Crédit: | Science Photo Library / Laguna Design |
Taille de l’image : | 4851 px × 3638 px |
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