Which of the following metabolic pathways does not generate ATP ?
Correct Answer: HMP Pathway
Description: The pentose phosphate pathway is an alternative route for the metabolism of glucose. It does not lead to formation of ATP but has two major functions:
The formation of NADPH for synthesis of fatty acids and steroids , and maintaining reduced glutathione for antioxidant activity, and
The synthesis of ribose for nucleotide and nucleic acid formation.
Harper 30TH EDITION PG- 197
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Biochemistry
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