Reduction of the Gluconeogenesis Intermediates Dihydroxyacetone Phosphate (DHAP) and Glyceraldehyde-3-Phosphate

question 79

Short Answer

Reduction of the gluconeogenesis intermediates dihydroxyacetone phosphate (DHAP) and glyceraldehyde-3-phosphate (GAP) can generate glycerol-3-phosphate (G3P) as a product. Why does it make sense to use DHAP instead of GAP in G3P formation?

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