Which one of the following is an important function of the pyrophosphate group in isoprenoid biosynthesis?
A) to be an acid catalyst for terpene synthesis
B) to provide a good leaving group for terpene synthesis
C) to act as a nucleophile for terpene synthesis
D) to provide resonance stability for terpene synthesis
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