The shikimate pathway is a seven-step metabolic route used by bacteria, fungi, algae, parasites, and plants for the biosynthesis of aromatic amino acids (phenylalanine, tyrosine, and tryptophan). This pathway is absent in animals and humans, making it an important target for the development of antibiotics and herbicides. #DALLE #DALLE3 #AIart #openai #llm #imagegeneration #wiki