Question : Write theimportance of direct oxidative pathway .

1.	Question : Write theimportance of direct oxidative pathway .
Answer» SOLUTION :1. HMP shunt is associated with the generation of two important PRODUCTS, NADPH and PENTOSE sugars, which play a vital role in anabolic reactions. 2. Coenzyme NADPH generated is used for reductive biosynthesis and counter damaging the effects of oxygen free RADICALS. 3. Ribose - 5 - phosphate and its derivatives are used in the synthesis of DNA, RNA, ATP, `NAD^+, FAD` and Coenzyme A. 4. Erythrose is used for synthesis of antiocyanin, LIGNIN and other aromatic compounds.

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