Entner-Doudoroff Pathway Flashcards
1
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found in
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widespread in prokaryotes, esp non fermenting bacteria
2
Q
net for ED pathway
A
glucose + NADP+ + NAD+ + ADP—> 2 pyruvate + NADPH + NADH +ATP. 1/2 amount of ATP produced by glycolysis
3
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fn of ED pathway
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also metabolize carbohydrates such as gluconate. gluconate found in nature and imp nutirent