Question

Define terpenoids in biology

Answer 1

The terpenoids, sometimes called isoprenoids, are a large and diverse class of naturally occurring organic chemicals derived from terpenes. Most are multicyclic structures with oxygen-containing functional groups. About 60% of known natural products are terpenoids.

Answer 2

lipid species, very abundant in plants. In principle terpenes are polymers of isoprene units. ... In animals dolichol, an important carrier species in the formation of glycoproteins, is a terpenoid. Similarly, squalene, an intermediate in the synthesis of cholesterol is a terpene.