In Addition to Pentoses, the Pentose Phosphate Pathway Involves Sugars

question 58

Multiple Choice

In addition to pentoses, the pentose phosphate pathway involves sugars of all these sizes except :

• A) 3 carbons
• B) 4 carbons
• C) 6 carbons
• D) 7 carbons
• E) All of these sizes are used in this pathway.

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