3.2 Biosynthesis of Phenol Glycosides
The biosynthesis of Phenol
Glycosides arbutin takes place from the shikimic acid via phenylalanine
(an amino acid)—cinnamic acid—hydroquinone and finally to the desired glycoside
as indicated below:
Source:Pharmacognosy And Pharmacobiotechnology By Ashutosh Kar
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