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Biosynthesis of plant isoprenoids  508

• It was soon demonstrated that this novel route (non-mevalonate)
 to IPP was also operative in the formation of monoterpenes,
 diterpenes and carotenoids.

• Evidence accumulating indicates a cooperative involvement of
 both pathways in biosynthesis of plant isoprenoids.
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