Correct option is C
✅ (c) Memoridicin: • Bitterness in bitter gourd (Momordica charantia) is primarily due to a compound called momordicin, a bitter triterpenoid. • This compound is known for anti-diabetic and anti-inflammatory properties. • It helps stimulate insulin secretion and is commonly used in diabetes treatment.
❌ (a) Capsaicin: Present in chilli, not bitter gourd. ❌ (b) Quercetin: A flavonoid found in many fruits/veggies, not linked to bitterness.