11 Questions
Which of the following is NOT a requirement for anabolic pathways?
Oxidative phosphorylation
What are the substrates for gluconeogenesis?
Glycerol and amino acids
Which of the following is an irreversible step in glycolysis?
Conversion of fructose-6-phosphate to fructose-1,6-bisphosphate
Which of the following is NOT a use of NADPH?
Protein synthesis
Which of the following is an activator of PRPP synthetase?
Inorganic Phosphate (Pi)
What is the common intermediate in pyrimidine biosynthesis?
IMP
Which of the following is NOT a clinical aspect related to nucleotide biosynthesis and degradation?
Prevention of DNA replication
Which of the following is an irreversible step in glycolysis?
Conversion of glyceraldehyde-3-phosphate to 1,3-bisphosphoglycerate
Which enzyme is responsible for the conversion of pyruvate to lactate?
Lactate dehydrogenase
Which of the following is NOT a product of the pentose phosphate pathway?
Glyceraldehyde-3-phosphate
Which enzyme is responsible for the irreversible conversion of glucose-6-phosphate to glucose in the liver and kidney?
Glucose-6-phosphatase
Test your knowledge on the various uses and functions of NADPH, a key coenzyme in cellular metabolism. This quiz covers topics such as lipid synthesis, cholesterol synthesis, oxidative stress defense, nucleotide biosynthesis, and more. Challenge yourself and see how well you understand the importance of NADPH in different biological processes.
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