phenylthiocarbamide

English - Turkish

Definition of phenylthiocarbamide in English Turkish dictionary
PTC: (Askeri) görüşme yoluyla barış; ana trafik kanalı (peace through confrontation; primary traffic channel)

English - English

Definition of phenylthiocarbamide in English English dictionary: The N-phenyl derivative of carbamide; it is either tasteless or has a bitter taste, depending on the genetic makeup of the person tasting it; (Biyokimya) Phenylthiocarbamide, also known as PTC, or phenylthiourea, is an organic compound having the unusual property of either tasting very bitter, or being virtually tasteless, depending on the genetic makeup of the taster. The ability to taste PTC is a dominant genetic trait. The test to determine PTC sensitivity is one of the most common genetic tests on humans; PTC

phenylthiocarbamide