Isoprenoids biosynthesis

Isopenoids are important metabolites in all living cells. In primary metabo lisl, they are found in photosynthesis, respiration, growth factors and in cell cycle control. In secondary metabolism, they interfere in plant defens e against diseases and its adaptation to environmental conditions. Numerous biotechnological products come from this metabolic pathway such as aroms a nd essential oil components. Now this biosynthetic pathway is well known as in procaryotic, eucaryotic cells and organels.