Biochemistry Chapter 7: Non-Aerobic Carbohydrate Metabolism Flashcards
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PPP is an aerobic or non-aerobic metabolic pathway?
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Non-aerobic. Doesn’t require oxygen
2
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After a meal, is the PPP active?
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YES. Body shifts into an anabolic state. Body wants to produce more biomolecules. The PPP is parallel to glycolysis meaning the run at the same time.
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