The pentose phosphate pathway contains an oxidative portion…
The pentose phosphate pathway contains an oxidative portion and a non-oxidative portion. 1. When glucose is oxidized using the oxidative pentose phosphate (OPP) pathway, what are the two main products formed from this pathway? (5 pts) 2. What is the main role of the OPP pathway in cells? (5 pts) 3. Comparing with the EMP pathway, which enzymes are shared between the non-oxidative PP pathway and the EMP pathway? (10 pts)