or6a2
or6a2
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The strongest variant lies within a cluster of olfactory-receptor genes - part of the genome which influences our sense of smell . Buried within that cluster is a gene called OR6A2 , which encodes a receptor that makes people sensitive to the aldehyde chemicals contributing to cilantro 's characteristic flavor .
在这簇嗅觉受体基因中,有一称作OR6A2的最强变体,它负责编码一种受体基因,能使人们对香菜特殊气味的醛类物质异常敏感。