In acetate mevalonate pathway, geranyl pyrophosphate leads to formation of monoterpenes, the major constituents of volatile oils. (P) Geranyl pyrophosphate contains two isoprene units (Q) Monoterpenes have 15 carbon atoms (R) The two isoprene units condense in head to tail fashion to give monoterpenes (S) Isoprene unit has molecular formula of C5 H8. Which one of the given statements is correct?

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In acetate mevalonate pathway, geranyl pyrophosphate leads to formation of monoterpenes, the major constituents of volatile oils. (P) Geranyl pyrophosphate contains two isoprene units (Q) Monoterpenes have 15 carbon atoms (R) The two isoprene units condense in head to tail fashion to give monoterpenes (S) Isoprene unit has molecular formula of C5 H8. Which one of the given statements is correct?