PPP

Question 0

Functions of PPP

Answer 0

Produces NADPH
Produces ribose-5-phosphate
Metabolic use of 5-carbon sugars

Question 1

What pathway is responsible for synthesis of nitric oxide

Answer 1

HMP shunt

Question 2

How many ATPs are used by the PPP?

Answer 2

None. No consumption or production of ATP

Question 3

Rate limiting enzyme in PPP

Answer 3

Glucose 6-P dehydrogenase (G6PD)

Question 4

Two phases of PPP

Answer 4

Oxidative phase (irreversible)
Non-oxidative phase (reversible)

Question 5

Products of oxidative phase of PPP

Answer 5

NADPH (2)

Ribulose-5-P

Question 6

Enzyme in non-oxidative phase of PPP

Answer 6

Transketolase

• requires thiamine

Question 7

Co-factor for transketolases

Answer 7

Vitamin B1

Question 8

Enzyme and co-factor for used by reduced glutathione sequestering of harmful H2O2

Answer 8

Glutathione peroxidase

Co-factor: selenium