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What is the primary role of the pentose phosphate pathway?
The primary role of the pentose phosphate pathway is anabolic rather than catabolic.
What does the pentose phosphate pathway generate?
The pentose phosphate pathway generates NADPH and pentoses (5-carbon sugars) as well as ribose 5-phosphate.
Where does the pentose phosphate pathway take place in most organisms?
The pentose phosphate pathway takes place in the cytosol of most organisms.
Who elucidated the reactions of the pentose phosphate pathway in the early 1950s?
Bernard Horecker and his co-workers elucidated the reactions of the pentose phosphate pathway.
What is the second phase of the pentose phosphate pathway?
The second phase of the pentose phosphate pathway is the non-oxidative synthesis of 5-carbon sugars.
Test your knowledge of the pentose phosphate pathway! This quiz will assess your understanding of the metabolic pathway that generates NADPH, pentoses, and ribose 5-phosphate. Explore its role in glucose oxidation and anabolic processes.
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