izoprenoidowej
Izoprenoidy, also known as terpenoidy, are a large and diverse class of naturally occurring organic chemicals derived from repeating units of isoprene. Isoprene is a five-carbon molecule with the chemical formula C5H8. These compounds are synthesized in plants, fungi, and some bacteria. The structural diversity of izoprenoids arises from the way these isoprene units are arranged and modified.
The basic building block of izoprenoids is isopentenyl pyrophosphate (IPP) and its isomer dimethylallyl pyrophosphate (DMAPP).
Izoprenoids are classified based on the number of isoprene units they contain. Monoterpenoids consist of two
These compounds play crucial roles in various biological processes. They are essential components of essential oils,