Pentose Phosphate Pathway Flashcards
1
Q
_____ from Glycolysis is the starting molecule
A
Glucose-6-Phosphate
2
Q
Oxidative
A
Catabolic
Produces lots of NADPH
Used to make Ribose-5-Phosphate
3
Q
Use of Ribose-5-Phosphate
A
DNA, RNA, Coenzymes, Nucleotides
4
Q
NADPH is used in the ______ to convert ____ to ____ and create _____ from precursor molecules
A
Non-oxidative
Hydrogen peroxide to H20
Fatty acids and sterols
5
Q
Is ATP used or required for the pentose phodphate pathway (Y/N)
A
N
6
Q
Non oxidative phase is
A
anabolic
7
Q
Consequences of G6DP
A
Hydrogen peroxide is not broken down and free radicals destroy RBCs and causes anaemia
