Biochemistry : Carbohydrate Synthesis

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Example Questions

Example Question #131 : Anabolic Pathways And Synthesis

What is the net yield from the pentose phosphate pathway?

I. 

II. 

III. 

IV. 

Possible Answers:

I only

 I and II

 IV only

 II only

 III only

Correct answer:

I only

Explanation:

The pentose phosphate pathway produces NADPH and five-carbon sugars. The net reaction is:

The pathway is also important in purine precursor synthesis.

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