The Non-Oxidative Portion of the Hexose Monophosphate Shunt

question 59

Multiple Choice

The non-oxidative portion of the hexose monophosphate shunt

• A) forms CO2 as glucose 6-phosphate is converted to pentose phosphates.
• B) requires ATP.
• C) converts lactate to pyruvate.
• D) does not function in mature erythrocytes.
• E) can lead to synthesis of hexose phosphates from pentose phosphates.

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