Hexose Monophosphate Shunt Flashcards
1
Q
Aka’s
A
Pentose shunt
Phosphogluconate oxidative pathway
2
Q
Purpose?
A
Produce reducing power
3
Q
Function
A
Converts 5 carbon sugars to 3 and 6 carbon sugars
4
Q
Products?
A
Carbon (15)
NADPH (2)
ATP (8)