The Pentose Phosphate Pathway Is Multifunctional with Metabolic Flexibility

question 52

Multiple Choice

The pentose phosphate pathway is multifunctional with metabolic flexibility. Which statement is FALSE with respect to this pathway?

• A) All the enzymes in this pathway are located in the cytosol.
• B) All intermediates in this pathway are phosphorylated.
• C) The activities of transaldolases and transketolases link this pathway to gluconeogenesis.
• D) It generates NADH for reductive biosynthesis.
• E) In erythrocytes, this pathway is required to maintain glutathione in a reduced state.

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