IPP and DMAPP serve as precursors for the biosynthesis of isoprenoid (terpenoid) molecules used in processes as diverse as protein prenylation, cell membrane maintenance, the synthesis of hormones, protein anchoring and N-glycosylation in all three domains of life.
Isoprenoid molecules play a crucial role in the biosynthesis of terpenoids, serving as precursors for diverse biological processes, such as protein modification, cell structure preservation, hormone production, and protein attachment in all three domains of life.