Several Physiological Modes Are Possible for the Metabolic Need for NADPH

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Essay

Several physiological modes are possible for the metabolic need for NADPH, ribose 5-phosphate, and ATP. In one scenario, such as found in adipose tissue, much more NADPH is required than ribose 5-phosphate. How is this maintained?

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Definitions:

Wilcoxon Test

A non-parametric statistical test used to compare two paired groups and determine whether their population mean ranks differ.

Expected Value

A measure in probability and statistics indicating the average outcome of a random event, calculated as the weighted average of all possible values.

Null Hypothesis

A statement or idea that suggests there is no statistical significance or effect between certain observed phenomena or variables.

Wilcoxon Rank Sum Test

A nonparametric statistical test that compares two independent samples to assess whether their populations have the same distribution.