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CBGA (cannabigerolic acid)

The universal biosynthetic precursor to the major cannabinoids. Formed in cannabis trichomes by condensation of geranyl pyrophosphate and olivetolic acid; converted to THCA, CBDA, and CBCA by specific synthase enzymes.

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