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:
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