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 intermediates
Answer:D
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 intermediates
Explanation: It is reversible, transketolase transfers 2 carbon units and transaldose transfers 3 carbon units.