Abstract
1. 1. Crassin acetate biosynthesis takes place solely within the zooxanthellar partner of the Pseudoplexaura porosa symbiotic complex. 2. 2. A cell-free system from isolated zooxanthellae converts mevalonate into crassin acetate with ATP, NADPH +, acetyl CoA and O 2 as required cosubstrates. 3. 3. The standard isoprenoid biosynthetic pathway between mevalonate and geranylgeranyl pyrophosphate is employed. 4. 4. We propose that control of the formation of certain specific “secondary” products in zooxanthellae is exercised by the gorgonian in which the zooxanthella finds itself.
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