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Hydrogen Cyanide Smell Sensitivity in Some Indian Populations

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  01 August 2014

C. Vijayalaxmi  and
J. S. Murty
C. Vijayalaxmi
Affiliation:
Human Genetics Section, Department of Genetics, Osmania University, Hyderabad, AP, India
J. S. Murty*
Affiliation:
Human Genetics Section, Department of Genetics, Osmania University, Hyderabad, AP, India
*
Human Genetics Section, Department of Genetics, Osmania University, Hyderabad - 500007, AP, India

Abstract

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The ability to smell HCN has been examined in a sample of 2619 subjects from Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh, belonging to different Indian ethnic groups. One single antimode, between concentrations of 5% and 10%, has been found. No sex nor ethnic differences were noted. Previous claims of possible sex-linked inheritance could not be confirmed.

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Acta geneticae medicae et gemellologiae: twin research , Volume 24 , Issue 1-2 , January 1975 , pp. 169 - 171
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Copyright © The International Society for Twin Studies 1975

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