A modified hybrid structure strategy is used to model the Sorghum bicolor CYP79A1. The model provides detailed insights into the mechanism of cyanogenic glycoside biosynthesis. Docking of substrate in the model reveal interactions with R152, D347 and T534. Site directed mutagenesis confirm interactions of the key amino acid residues. Conservation of R152 and D347 is observed in other tyrosine-catalyzing CYP79 enzymes.