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What distinguishes the nonoxidative phase from the oxidative phase in the pentose phosphate pathway?
What distinguishes the nonoxidative phase from the oxidative phase in the pentose phosphate pathway?
Which of the following processes would lead to increased flux through both the oxidative and nonoxidative phases of the pentose phosphate pathway?
Which of the following processes would lead to increased flux through both the oxidative and nonoxidative phases of the pentose phosphate pathway?
How can the stoichiometry of the overall reaction in the nonoxidative phase be summarized?
How can the stoichiometry of the overall reaction in the nonoxidative phase be summarized?
What misconception is commonly held regarding the nonoxidative phase of the pentose phosphate pathway?
What misconception is commonly held regarding the nonoxidative phase of the pentose phosphate pathway?
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Which of the following statements about the oxidative phase of the pentose phosphate pathway is true?
Which of the following statements about the oxidative phase of the pentose phosphate pathway is true?
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What is produced during the oxidative phase of the pentose phosphate pathway?
What is produced during the oxidative phase of the pentose phosphate pathway?
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What is the role of glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase (G6PD) in the oxidative phase?
What is the role of glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase (G6PD) in the oxidative phase?
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How does the nonoxidative phase of the pentose phosphate pathway differ from the oxidative phase?
How does the nonoxidative phase of the pentose phosphate pathway differ from the oxidative phase?
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Which substrate molecule enters the oxidative phase of the pentose phosphate pathway?
Which substrate molecule enters the oxidative phase of the pentose phosphate pathway?
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What type of reactions characterize the nonoxidative phase of the pentose phosphate pathway?
What type of reactions characterize the nonoxidative phase of the pentose phosphate pathway?
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Which coenzyme is used by glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase in the oxidative phase?
Which coenzyme is used by glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase in the oxidative phase?
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What is a key outcome of the pentose phosphate pathway?
What is a key outcome of the pentose phosphate pathway?
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In what aspect does the oxidative phase of the pentose phosphate pathway contribute to cellular metabolism?
In what aspect does the oxidative phase of the pentose phosphate pathway contribute to cellular metabolism?
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Which process would lead to increased flux through the nonoxidative phase of the pentose phosphate pathway?
Which process would lead to increased flux through the nonoxidative phase of the pentose phosphate pathway?
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How many hexose phosphates are required to produce six pentose phosphates in the nonoxidative phase?
How many hexose phosphates are required to produce six pentose phosphates in the nonoxidative phase?
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Which of the following processes does NOT require NADPH?
Which of the following processes does NOT require NADPH?
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The misconception about the nonoxidative phase states that it operates solely as a continuation of which phase?
The misconception about the nonoxidative phase states that it operates solely as a continuation of which phase?
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Which scenario would result in increased flux through the oxidative phase of the pentose phosphate pathway?
Which scenario would result in increased flux through the oxidative phase of the pentose phosphate pathway?
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What type of molecules are produced in the oxidative phase of the pentose phosphate pathway?
What type of molecules are produced in the oxidative phase of the pentose phosphate pathway?
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Which enzyme is primarily responsible for the first irreversible step of the oxidative phase?
Which enzyme is primarily responsible for the first irreversible step of the oxidative phase?
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What happens to glucose 6-phosphate during the oxidative phase of the pentose phosphate pathway?
What happens to glucose 6-phosphate during the oxidative phase of the pentose phosphate pathway?
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How does the nonoxidative phase of the pentose phosphate pathway primarily differ from the oxidative phase?
How does the nonoxidative phase of the pentose phosphate pathway primarily differ from the oxidative phase?
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Which molecule serves as the substrate for the oxidative phase of the pentose phosphate pathway?
Which molecule serves as the substrate for the oxidative phase of the pentose phosphate pathway?
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What is one of the key reducing agents produced by the pentose phosphate pathway?
What is one of the key reducing agents produced by the pentose phosphate pathway?
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During the oxidative phase, what happens to the mass of molecules as a result of the reactions?
During the oxidative phase, what happens to the mass of molecules as a result of the reactions?
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What is a function of the pentose phosphate pathway besides producing NADPH?
What is a function of the pentose phosphate pathway besides producing NADPH?
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Study Notes
Pentose Phosphate Pathway (PPP) Introduction
- The PPP, also called the hexose monophosphate shunt, modifies glycolysis intermediates to convert glucose into pentose phosphates.
- Pentose phosphates are crucial for forming nucleotides and nucleosides.
- NADPH, a byproduct, acts as a reducing agent within the cell, protecting against oxidative damage and involved in lipid synthesis.
- The pathway has two interconnected phases, either operating independently or sequentially.
PPP Phases
- The two phases of the PPP—oxidative and nonoxidative—have different functions.
- The oxidative phase is irreversible and produces NADPH, CO2, and a pentose phosphate (ribulose-5-phosphate).
- The nonoxidative phase is reversible and transforms pentose phosphates among themselves using transketolase and transaldolase to interconvert pentose phosphates into other sugars such as fructose 6-phosphate or glyceraldehyde 3-phosphate, which can be used for glycolysis.
- This phase allows for the production of pentose phosphates without NADPH production, offering cellular flexibility.
Oxidative Phase
- Glucose 6-phosphate is the initial substrate.
- Glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase (G6PD) catalyzes the initial, rate-limiting step, converting glucose-6-phosphate to 6-phosphoglucono-delta-lactone.
- The next step, by 6-phosphogluconolactonase, hydrolyzes the lactone to 6-phosphogluconate.
- The final step, catalyzed by 6-phosphogluconate dehydrogenase, produces ribulose-5-phosphate, NADPH, and CO2.
- This phase is irreversible.
- NADPH production in the oxidative phase is crucial for protecting cells from oxidative damage and is used in lipid synthesis.
Nonoxidative Phase
- The nonoxidative reactions are reversible.
- Intermediates produced by G6PD can be used for reactions in the nonoxidative phase.
- The enzymes transketolase and transaldolase play key roles in converting pentose phosphates into other sugars. This phase interconverts pentose phosphates, ribose-5-phosphate, and xylulose 5-phosphate with flexibility.
- The nonoxidative phase can also produce pentose phosphates needed for nucleotide synthesis without NADPH production.
- The nonoxidative phase allows for the conversion of pentose phosphates into other sugars like fructose 6-phosphate and glyceraldehyde 3-phosphate, which can re-enter glycolysis.
Overall Function
- The PPP produces pentose phosphates, essential for nucleotide synthesis.
- It also produces NADPH, a crucial reducing agent for protecting cells from oxidative damage and in lipid synthesis.
- The two phases provide metabolic flexibility to produce pentose phosphates, and NADPH.
- Deficiency in G6PD results in less NADPH production, hindering protection from oxidative damage, and leading to hemolytic anemia.
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