Pentose Phosphate Pathway (Hexose Monophosphate Shunt)- Pathway, energetics and significance
1. Introduction Definition: The Pentose Phosphate Pathway (PPP), also known as the Hexose Monophosphate (HMP) Shunt, is a metabolic pathway that operates alongside glycolysis, providing alternative routes for glucose metabolism. Purpose: The pathway serves both anabolic and catabolic functions, producing NADPH for biosynthetic processes and generating pentose sugars crucial for nucleotide synthesis. 2. Overview of … Read more
