5.3.3.2 metabolism IPP isomerase activity is a rate-limiting step in terpenoid synthesis 727103 5.3.3.2 metabolism the enzyme plays a critical role in terpenoid metabolic pathways 748714 5.3.3.2 metabolism the plastidial enzyme plays an important function in carotenoid biosynthesis 748953 5.3.3.2 physiological function involved in terpenoid metabolism 706809 5.3.3.2 physiological function isopentenyl diphosphate and dimethylallyl diphosphate are essential precursors for terpenoid biosynthesis 706249