Uses of Triose Phosphate

Question 1

How is TP used

Answer 1

1/6 used to produce useful organic molecules. Etc, starch, sucrose, cellulose. TP can be converted to glycerol, GP converted to fatty acids, they can combine to form lipids for cell membranes. TP can be used to produce amino acids.

5/6 of TP used to regenerate Ribulose Bisphosphate (requiring ATP)