Terpenoids Intro

Question 1

What is the difference between terpenes and terpenoids?

Answer 1

Terpenes must follow the isoprene rule (multiples of 5-C), while terpenoids include all compounds built of isoprene units regardless of additional carbons

Question 2

What enzymes are involved in step 1 and step 2 or the mevalonate (isoprenoid) pathway?

Answer 2

Acetyl CoA transferase, HMG-CoA synthase