When a Cell with the Pentose Phosphate Pathway Has Need

question 3

Multiple Choice

When a cell with the pentose phosphate pathway has need for more pentose phosphates, but no additional NADPH:

• A) glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase is activated.
• B) the oxidative and non-oxidative enzymes of the pentose phosphate pathway are active.
• C) the non-oxidative enzymes produce pentose phosphates from fructose-6-phosphate and glyceraldehyde-3-phosphate.
• D) all enzymes of glycolysis and pentose phosphate pathway are active.
• E) none are true.

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