שאלה | 17. The Biosynthesis of cyanogenic glycosides:

17. The Biosynthesis of cyanogenic glycosides:

		a. Takes place in plant glandular trichomes conferring scent to flowers and fruits.
		b. Is common in some plant tissues such as peach, apple and almond seeds, as well as cassava roots.
		c. Is a potentially poisonous process that takes place in most flower tissues as protectants against herbivores and helping in effective pollination.
		d. Is prominent in onions and garlic. Overconsumption of such tissues may thus be dangerous to humans.
		e. Occurs only in plants. No other organisms can synthesize cyanogenic glycosides.