Farnesol, shown below, is biosynthesized from three isoprene units. Identify where the isoprene units are connected.
A) C-3 to C-4 and C-7 to C-8
B) C-4 to C-5 and C-8 to C-9
C) C-4 to C-5 and C-9 to C-10
D) C-5 to C-6 and C-9 to C-10
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