Which Process Describes the 6-Phosphogluconate Dehydrogenase Reaction

question 27

Multiple Choice

Which process describes the 6-phosphogluconate dehydrogenase reaction?

• A)substrate-level phosphorylation
• B)oxidative decarboxylation
• C)TPP-assisted decarboxylation
• D)phosphate addition

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