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Chapter 21: 16P (page 817)

What cyanohydrin and carbonyl compound are formed when amygdalin is metabolized in a similar manner to linamarin?

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01

Metabolism

The process that involves the conversion of food into energy is called metabolism. It occurs in the cells of living organisms.

02

Product formation

The metabolism of amygdalin results in the formation of 2-hydroxy-2-phenylacetonitrile and benzaldehyde as shown below:

Product formation

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