The two lobes of the brain primarily involved in processing smells, including picking out the scent of a rose in a mixed bouquet of flowers, are the temporal lobe and the frontal lobe.
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Temporal Lobe: This lobe contains the olfactory bulb and olfactory cortex, which are crucial for the perception and identification of smells.
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Frontal Lobe: This lobe is involved in processing information from the olfactory system and is linked to the emotional and memory aspects associated with smells.
Together, these areas help a person analyze, identify, and associate scents, allowing for the recognition of distinct aromas within a complex mixture.