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The document discusses isoprenoids and terpenoids, which are secondary metabolites derived from joining isoprene units (C5) in a head-to-tail fashion. The key intermediates in terpenoid biosynthesis are dimethylallyl diphosphate (DMAPP) and isopentyl diphosphate (IPP), which are derived from the mevalonic acid (MVA) pathway. Terpenes are classified based on the number of carbon atoms, with categories including hemiterpenes (C5), monoterpenes (C10), sesquiterpenes (C15), and higher terpenes. DMAPP acts as an

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SanahKumar

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