Question

Which is NOT an additional function of the pentose phosphate pathway? catabolism of less common four- and seven-carbon sugars. synthesis of hexose sugars for nucleotide biosynthesis. synthesis of pentose sugars for nucleotide biosynthesis. catabolism of pentose sugars from the diet. synthesis of less common four-and seven-carbon sugars.

Answer 1

Out of the given options, The correct response is Synthesis of hexose sugar for nucleotide biosynthesis.

Pentose phosphate pathway involves the synthesis of pentose sugars for nucleotide biosynthesis. It also metabolizes the dietary pentoses as well as synthesizes/catabolizes the less common 4 and 7 carbon sugars like Erythrose-4 phosphate and sedoheptulose-7-phosphate.

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