During the Pentose Phosphate Pathway (Glucose-6-P → Ribose-5-P), Is There

question 71

Multiple Choice

During the pentose phosphate pathway (glucose-6-P → ribose-5-P) , is there a net oxidation of the substrate carbon atoms?

• A) Yes.
• B) No.
• C) It depends on whether the process is under aerobic or anaerobic conditions.
• D) It depends on the species doing the process.
• E) It depends on whether the glucose goes through the oxidative part of the pathway or not.

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