Question

Pentoses required for nucleic acids are produced by which pathway

Answer 1

Explanation:

Pentose Phosphate Pathway The first reaction of the pathway, catalyzed by glucose 6-phosphate dehydrogenase, generates one molecule of NADPH from NADP, and the sugar aldehyde group is oxidized to a carboxylic acid.

Answer 2

Explanation:

NADPH is required in anabolic reactions, such as lipid and nucleic acid synthesis and the reduction of glutathione. Pentoses, in particular ribose-5-phosphate, are utilized in the synthesis of nucleotides and nucleic acids.