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What is another name for the shunt pathway according to the text?
What is another name for the shunt pathway according to the text?
- Pentose monophosphate pathway (correct)
- EM pathway
- Ribulose pathway
- Glycolytic pathway
Where does the HMP shunt pathway occur within the cell?
Where does the HMP shunt pathway occur within the cell?
- Mitochondria
- Cytosol (correct)
- Cell membrane
- Nucleus
How many molecules of glucose-6-phosphate enter the pentose phosphate pathway cycle?
How many molecules of glucose-6-phosphate enter the pentose phosphate pathway cycle?
- Four
- Three (correct)
- Two
- One
Which hydrogen acceptor is involved in the HMP pathway according to the text?
Which hydrogen acceptor is involved in the HMP pathway according to the text?
What is produced in the EM pathway instead of CO2?
What is produced in the EM pathway instead of CO2?
Which stage of the Pentose Phosphate Pathway involves irreversible oxidative reactions?
Which stage of the Pentose Phosphate Pathway involves irreversible oxidative reactions?
What is the primary function of the pentose phosphate pathway in erythrocytes?
What is the primary function of the pentose phosphate pathway in erythrocytes?
Which of the following organs does not require the oxidative reactions of the pentose phosphate pathway?
Which of the following organs does not require the oxidative reactions of the pentose phosphate pathway?
What is the primary function of the non-oxidative reactions of the pentose phosphate pathway?
What is the primary function of the non-oxidative reactions of the pentose phosphate pathway?
What is the primary consequence of glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase (G6PD) deficiency in erythrocytes?
What is the primary consequence of glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase (G6PD) deficiency in erythrocytes?
Which of the following is a precipitating factor for hemolytic anemia in individuals with G6PD deficiency?
Which of the following is a precipitating factor for hemolytic anemia in individuals with G6PD deficiency?
What is the primary function of NADPH generated by the pentose phosphate pathway in macrophages?
What is the primary function of NADPH generated by the pentose phosphate pathway in macrophages?
Which of the following is a characteristic of hemolytic anemia caused by G6PD deficiency?
Which of the following is a characteristic of hemolytic anemia caused by G6PD deficiency?
What is the primary function of NADPH generated by the pentose phosphate pathway in the lens of the eye?
What is the primary function of NADPH generated by the pentose phosphate pathway in the lens of the eye?
What is the primary function of NADPH generated by the pentose phosphate pathway in testes and ovaries?
What is the primary function of NADPH generated by the pentose phosphate pathway in testes and ovaries?
What is the primary function of NADPH generated by the pentose phosphate pathway in lactating mammary glands?
What is the primary function of NADPH generated by the pentose phosphate pathway in lactating mammary glands?
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