The first step in the biosynthesis of terpenoids is the conversion of isopentenyl diphosphate (IPP) to dimethylallyl diphosphate (DMAPP), as depicted below.

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The first step in the biosynthesis of terpenoids is the conversion of isopentenyl diphosphate (IPP) to dimethylallyl diphosphate (DMAPP), as depicted below.<br><br><img src='https://www.fatskills.com/images3/mcat/161a.tiff.gif'><br>