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The relationship of Laetrile with carbohydrates should be explained. The presence of cyanide group in the structure with connection to the dangers associated with its compound should be explained.
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Laetrile is the compound which has been utilized as the treatment for the cancer patients. It has another name known as amygdalin. Amygdalin is the bitten compound which is basically present in the fruit pits like, lima beans, raw nuts, apricots, sorghum and clover. It creates hydrogen cyanide i.e. HCN that is altered into cyanide which it is taken in the body.
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