PHARMACOGNOSY: 1 the aglycone contains a cyanide group, and
the glycoside can release the poisonous hydrogen cyanide if acted upon by some enzyme.

2 An example of these is __

Question

1 the aglycone contains a cyanide group, and
the glycoside can release the poisonous hydrogen cyanide if acted upon by some enzyme.

2 An example of these is __

Dwight Obillos · Accepted Answer

1 Cyanogenic glycosides

2 amygdalin from almonds.

1 the aglycone contains a cyanide group, and the glycoside can release the poisonous hydrogen cyanide if acted upon by some enzyme. 2 An example of these is __