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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Definitions:

Heterozygous

A genetic condition where an individual has two different alleles of a gene.

Dominant–Recessive Pattern

The interaction of a heterozygous pair of alleles in such a way that the phenotype reflects one allele (the dominant gene) more than the other (the recessive gene).

Additive Pattern

A situation or process where the effects of separate factors combine in a straightforward, cumulative manner.

Multifactorial Pattern

A pattern determined by many factors or causes that are often interrelated, especially used in the context of genetics or behavior analysis.