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    Glossary Terpenoids

    naturally occurring organic chemicals derived from isoprene units

    Terpenoids, also known as isoprenoids, are a large and diverse class of naturally occurring organic chemicals derived from five-carbon isoprene units. They play various roles in plants, such as contributing to their aroma, flavor, and color, and have applications in pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, and biotechnology due to their bioactive properties.

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