The biosynthesis of the universal isoprenoid precursors, isopentenyl diphosphate (IPP) and dimethylallyl diphosphate (DMAPP), are known by the mevalonate (MVA) pathway.

• 类异戊二烯的合成一直认为是通过甲羟戊酸(MVA)途径合成其前体物质异戊酰焦磷酸(IPP)或其异构物,二甲烯丙基焦磷酸(DMAPP)完成的。