In terms of structure and mechanics, squalene synthase most closely resembles phytoene synthase, which serves a similar role in many plants in the elaboration of phytoene, a precursor of many carotenoid compounds.
Squalene synthase most closely resembles phytoene synthase. This is in terms of structure and mechanics. Phytoene synthase serves a similar role in many plants in the elaboration of phytoene. Phytoene is a precursor of many carotenoid compounds.