Role of NADPH in Reductive Biosynthesis and ROS Reversal

To produce energy in the form of ATP for the enzyme reaction

To generate reducing power (NADPH) for the regeneration of reduced glutathione (correct)

To synthesize proteins needed in the enzyme reaction

To degrade glucose to produce carbon dioxide

To provide ribose-5-phosphate for nucleotide synthesis (correct)

To generate ATP for cell energy

To store excess glucose as glycogen

To break down fatty acids for energy production

Because erythrocytes do not require NADPH for redox reactions

Because erythrocytes lack mitochondria for other energy-producing pathways (correct)

Because erythrocytes can produce all necessary nucleotides without this pathway

Because erythrocytes have abundant glycogen reserves

<p>By producing NADPH which regenerates reduced glutathione to combat oxidative stress</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It impairs NADPH production, leading to increased susceptibility to oxidative damage</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The pentose phosphate pathway is crucial for red blood cells as it provides NADPH and ribose-5-phosphate.</p> Signup and view all the answers