The mevalonic pathway is used to make the the precursors of isoprene units that are then used to make larger hydrocarbons. The larger hydrocarbons can then form defensive compounds in plants.
This is part of a group on plant biochemistry
Glycolysis https://youtu.be/0DCYeDCPWI8
Krebs https://youtu.be/7251AH7mevU
ETS
fermentation https://youtu.be/MiVbxOovY9Y
pentose phosphate https://youtu.be/6IxwZw8PW7c
beta oxidation https://youtu.be/G8VuDq1T7os
Shikimic acid pathway https://youtu.be/rSbftTYhN-s
Mevalonic Acid Pathway https://youtu.be/VsyykbpUP0M