In terpenes biosynthesis pathway, 3 acetyl-CoA are joined together stepwise to form mevalonic acid. Which one of the following three steps is required by mevalonic acid to form isopentenyldiphosphate or isopentenyl pyrophosphate (IPP)?

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A: Pyrophosphorylation, Decarboxylation and Dehydration

B: Alkylation, Pyrophosphorylation and Decarboxylation

C: Methylation, Dehydration and Alkylation

D: Phosphorylation, Carboxylation and Methylation

The answer is: A

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