Chapter 11, Problem 55SA

Summary Introduction

To review:

The definition of terpenes along with three examples.

Introduction:

Isoprenoids are the biomolecules that are abundant in nature. Acetyl-coenzyme A forms a compound isopentenyl pyrophosphate, the formation of this compound results in the initiation of pathway which forms isoprenoids. These isoprenoids comprises steroids and terpenes molecules.