The Pentose Phosphate Pathway Can Alternatively Be Called the Pentose

question 50

Multiple Choice

The pentose phosphate pathway can alternatively be called the pentose phosphate cycle because is a net product of the pathway that can be recycled.

• A) glucose 6-phosphate
• B) NADP⁺
• C) carbon dioxide
• D) phosphate
• E) UDP

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