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Pentose Phosphate Pathway Quiz

Authored by Natalia Dachanidze

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Where does the pentose phosphate pathway occur in the cell?

Mitochondria

Cytosol

Nucleus

Endoplasmic reticulum

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following is a product of the oxidative phase of the PPP?

ATP

NADH

NADPH

FADH₂

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which enzyme catalyzes the first step of the PPP?

Hexokinase

G6PD

Aldolase

Transaldolase

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main purpose of NADPH in cells?

ATP production

Oxygen transport

Reductive biosynthesis

DNA replication

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

The PPP does NOT directly produce or consume:

CO₂

NADPH

ATP

Ribose-5-phosphate

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which tissues heavily rely on NADPH for biosynthesis of fatty acids?

Kidney and brain

Liver and adipose tissue

Heart and lungs

Pancreas and spleen

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the role of G6PD in the regulation of PPP?

Inhibition of glycolysis

Catalysis of reversible reactions

Rate-limiting step

Breakdown of ribulose

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