MVA Pathway Flashcards
1
Q
how many carbon are Geranyl PP
A
10C (Monoterpene)
2
Q
how many carbon are Farnesyl PP
A
15C (Sesquiterpene)
3
Q
how many carbon are GGPP (Geranyl-Geranyl Diphosphate Synthase)
A
20C (Diterpene)
4
Q
how many carbon are Squalene
A
30C (Triterpene)
5
Q
Examples of Monoterpene (GPP)
A
Most volatile oils (e.g. geraniol, citral, menthol)
Nonaromatic
6
Q
Examples of Sesquiterpene (FPP)
A
Artemisinin
7
Q
Examples of Diterpene (GGPP)
A
Zingiberol, Paclitaxel, Retinol, Phytol***
8
Q
Examples of Triterpene
A
Squalene
9
Q
Examples of Tetraterpene
A
Retinol, Lycopene