MVA Pathway Flashcards

1
Q

how many carbon are Geranyl PP

A

10C (Monoterpene)

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2
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how many carbon are Farnesyl PP

A

15C (Sesquiterpene)

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3
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how many carbon are GGPP (Geranyl-Geranyl Diphosphate Synthase)

A

20C (Diterpene)

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4
Q

how many carbon are Squalene

A

30C (Triterpene)

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5
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Examples of Monoterpene (GPP)

A

Most volatile oils (e.g. geraniol, citral, menthol)
Nonaromatic

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6
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Examples of Sesquiterpene (FPP)

A

Artemisinin

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7
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Examples of Diterpene (GGPP)

A

Zingiberol, Paclitaxel, Retinol, Phytol***

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8
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Examples of Triterpene

A

Squalene

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9
Q

Examples of Tetraterpene

A

Retinol, Lycopene

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