Terpene Biosynthesis in the Nudibranch <i>Doriopsilla </i><i>a</i><i>reolata</i>

Abstract

Biogenesis of the enantiomeric sesquiterpenes 1 and 5 of the marine nudibranch Doriopsilla areolata was investigated by feeding of [1-13C]glucose, [1,2-13C2]glucose, and [1,2-13C2]acetate. Evidence is presented that supports de novo origin of both compounds via mevalonic acid