In the Pentose Phosphate Shunt, Glucose 6-Phosphate Is Oxidized to 6-Phosphogluconate

question 50

Multiple Choice

In the pentose phosphate shunt, glucose 6-phosphate is oxidized to 6-phosphogluconate, which is then decarboxylated to ribulose 5-phosphate. What is the main metabolic role of this pathway?

• A) production of ATP and NADH + H⁺
• B) regeneration of NADP⁺
• C) production of carbohydrates with three to seven carbon atoms, which can be utilized in biosynthesis
• D) production of pyruvate to feed the Krebs cycle
• E) oxidation of glucose to carbon dioxide

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