Farnesyl pyrophosphate (FPP) is an intermediate in the mevalonate pathway used in the biosynthesis of terpenes and steroids. Identify the 5-carbon building block that is added to geranyl pyrophosphate (GPP) to form FPP. The pyrophosphate is abbreviated as "PP" in the structures. CH3 CH3 CH3 geranyl pyrophosphate (GPP) + 5 carbon building block H3C OPP Identify the 5-carbon building block. CH3 H3C OPP CH3 H3C OPP H3C CH3 CH3 OPP COPP

Farnesyl pyrophosphate (FPP) is an intermediate in the mevalonate pathway used in the biosynthesis of terpenes and steroids. Identify the 5-carbon building block that is added to geranyl pyrophosphate (GPP) to form FPP. The pyrophosphate is abbreviated as "PP" in the structures. CH3 CH3 CH3 geranyl pyrophosphate (GPP) + 5 carbon building block H3C OPP Identify the 5-carbon building block. CH3 H3C OPP CH3 H3C OPP H3C CH3 CH3 OPP COPP

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