Cloves, Ginger and Cinnamon Owe Their Flavor to Molecules Classified

Question

Cloves, ginger and cinnamon owe their flavor to molecules classified as
A) Alkaloids
B) Phenolics
C) Tannins
D) Terpenoids
E) Alcohols

Accepted Answer

Terpenoids are a class of organic compounds that are found in many plants. They are responsible for the flavor of many spices, including cloves, ginger, and cinnamon.