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Which of the following statements is correct about the reductive pentose phosphate pathway?(a) It is not reversible(b) Transketolase transfers 3 carbon units(c) Transaldose transfers 2 carbon units(d) Pentoses can provide glycolytic intermediatesI had been asked this question during an interview.Question is taken from Pentose Phosphate Pathway of Glucose Oxidation topic in section Principles of Bioenergetics and Glycolysis of Biochemistry

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Correct choice is (d) Pentoses can PROVIDE GLYCOLYTIC intermediates

To elaborate: It is REVERSIBLE, transketolase transfers 2 CARBON units and transaldose transfers 3 carbon units.



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